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💼 Government Schemes for Business & Self-Employment in Maharashtra 2026

10 government schemes for business & self-employment in Maharashtra — benefits, who can apply, documents and how to apply. Check your eligibility free.

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Maharashtra (10)

• Certificate Course in Gems & Jewellery Sector (Maharashtra 2025) — Free 3–6 month certified skill training in gems, jewellery design & manufacturing at Maharashtra State Skills University centres
• Handloom Weavers Comprehensive Welfare Scheme (Maharashtra) — Life & accident insurance (PMJJBY + PMSBY) + ₹15,000 health package + 90% subsidy on new loom/accessories (Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata) for registered handloom weavers
• PM SVANidhi – Street Vendor Micro-Credit Scheme (2025 Revamp) — Collateral-free loans: ₹15,000 (1st), ₹25,000 (2nd), ₹50,000 (3rd tranche) + 7% interest subsidy + UPI-linked RuPay credit card (₹30,000 limit) + ₹1,200/yr cashback on digital payments
• Annasaheb Patil Loan Scheme — Interest-free/subsidised loan up to ₹10 Lakh for OBC entrepreneurs
• Sant Rohidas Charmakar Artisan Scheme — Subsidised loan up to ₹5 Lakh for leather artisans (SC community)
• Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM) Loan — Low-interest loan ₹1–₹5 Lakh through SHG for women entrepreneurs
• Punyashlok Ahilya Devi Holkar Mahila Startup Yojana — Seed funding ₹25 Lakh + incubation & mentorship support for women-led startups in Maharashtra
• Mukhyamantri Rojgar Nirman Karyakram (CMEGP) – Micro Enterprise — 15–35% subsidy on project cost (₹5L–₹50L) to set up micro enterprises in manufacturing or service sector; urban 15%, rural 25%, SC/ST/women/disabled 35%
• Maharashtra State Minorities Finance & Development Corporation Loan Scheme — Soft loan ₹50,000–₹5 Lakh at 4–6% interest for self-employment / small business for minorities (Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, Parsi); income ≤₹3L/year
• Maharashtra Divyang Rojgar Guarantee Scheme (3% Reservation & Self-Employment Loan) — 3% reservation in all govt jobs for persons with disabilities + self-employment loan up to ₹5L at 4% interest + free skill training through NHFDC for 40%+ disability certificate holders

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