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7.83 Crore MSMEs Create 34.5 Crore Jobs via Udyam Portal, Says Minister

Over 7.83 crore Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises have registered on the Udyam portal since 2020, creating employment for 34.50 crore people as of February 2026. Union MSME Minister Jitin Ram Manjhi informed Parliament that only a minimal 0.17% of these registered enterprises have shut down. The government supports MSMEs through various schemes like the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme and the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. Notably, women constitute 39% of PMEGP beneficiaries and receive a higher subsidy to encourage entrepreneurship.

Key Points: 7.83 Cr MSMEs on Udyam Portal Create 34.5 Cr Jobs

  • 7.83 crore MSMEs registered
  • 34.50 crore jobs created
  • Only 0.17% MSMEs shut down
  • Key schemes like PMEGP & ECLGS highlighted
  • 39% of PMEGP beneficiaries are women
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7.83 crore MSMEs register on Udyam portal, create 34.50 crore jobs: Minister

Over 7.83 crore MSMEs registered on Udyam portal, creating 34.50 crore jobs. Minister Jitin Ram Manjhi details government support schemes in Parliament.

"Government supplements the efforts of the State/UT governments through various schemes, programmes and policy initiatives for development and promotion of MSMEs - Jitin Ram Manjhi"

New Delhi, March 12

About 7.83 crore Micro Small and Medium Enterprises have registered on the Udyam Registration portal since 2020, while 1.37 lakh MSMEs have shut down in the same period, constituting just 0.17 per cent of MSMEs which have been closed, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

As recorded by 7.83 crore MSMEs registered on Udyam Registration Portal, total employment (as on February 28, 2026) is 34.50 crore, Union MSME Minister Jitin Ram Manjhi replied to a question in Lok Sabha.

There are various reasons for an enterprise to deregister such as change in the company owner, certificate not required, duplicate registration, shut down of enterprise and other, the minister informed.

"Government supplements the efforts of the State/UT governments through various schemes, programmes and policy initiatives for development and promotion of MSMEs, such as Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme, Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises, Micro and Small Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme, Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance, SRI Fund, PM Vishwakarma and MSME Champions Scheme, etc," Manjhi explained.

To provide the credit, Rs 5 lakh crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), for businesses, including MSMEs was announced during COVID-19 pandemic.

"The scheme was operational till 31.03.2023, wherein 1.13 crore guarantee were extended to MSMEs," said the minister.

As per a research report dated 23.01.2023 of the State Bank of India on ECLGS, almost 14.6 lakh MSME accounts, of which about 98.3 per cent of the accounts were in the Micro and Small Enterprises categories, were saved.

Also, non-tax benefits extended for 3 years in case of an upward change in status of MSMEs.

Notably, Rs 50,000 crore equity infusion through Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund, which has a provision of Rs 10,000 crore from Government of India and Rs 40,000 crore through Private Equity/Venture Capital funds.

This scheme is aimed at providing growth capital to the deserving and eligible units of MSME sector.

Ministry of MSME implements Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), a credit-linked subsidy programme aimed at generating self-employment opportunities through establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector by helping traditional artisans and rural/urban unemployed youth.

Out of the total PMEGP beneficiaries, 39 per cent are women and they are provided higher subsidy (35 per cent) compared to non-special category (up to 25 per cent), said the minister.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see the focus on women entrepreneurs with higher subsidies under PMEGP. 39% beneficiaries being women is a good start, but we can aim for 50%! Encouraging more women to start micro-enterprises will boost the economy and families.
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Rohit P
The numbers look impressive on paper, but the ground reality is different. Getting the actual credit and navigating the schemes is still a headache for many small business owners in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The portal is a step, but execution needs work.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked with artisan communities, the PM Vishwakarma and PMEGP schemes are crucial. Preserving traditional crafts while generating employment is the perfect blend. Hope the benefits reach the grassroots level effectively.
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Vikram M
Only 0.17% shut down? That's a remarkably low failure rate, especially post-pandemic. It shows the resilience of Indian small businesses and the support system. The SRI Fund for equity is a game-changer for scaling up. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The job creation number is heartening. MSMEs are truly the backbone of our economy. However, we need to ensure these are quality jobs with some security, not just informal employment. The next step should be focusing on productivity and formalization.

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