| Topic | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) |
| Launch Date | April 8, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Loan Categories | Shishu (≤₹50k), Kishor (₹50k-₹5L), Tarun (₹5L-₹10L), Tarun Plus (₹10L-₹20L). |
| Target Sectors | Non-corporate, non-farm sectors (small shops, services, rural businesses, dairy, poultry, etc.). |
| Beneficiary Demographics | 67% women, 51% SC/ST/OBC, and ~20% first-time entrepreneurs. |
| Financial Inclusion | Based on Banking the Unbanked, Securing the Unsecured, and Funding the Unfunded. |

