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Jammu & Kashmir Leads PMEGP: 66,000+ Enterprises Supported in Five Years
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 09:48 PM
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In a five‑year span, Jammu & Kashmir has assisted more than 66,000 enterprises under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme, topping the national roll‑up.
Jammu & Kashmir has emerged as the top performer in the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), assisting more than 66,000 enterprises over the past five years.
The programme, launched in 2015, aims to create self‑employment opportunities through small‑scale enterprises, and the state’s record reflects a strong focus on entrepreneurship and skill development.
In comparison to other Indian states, Jammu & Kashmir’s figure surpasses the national average, positioning it as a benchmark for effective implementation of central schemes.
State officials noted that the success is driven by robust local support systems and targeted outreach, and they plan to sustain momentum by expanding the programme to underserved districts.
The programme, launched in 2015, aims to create self‑employment opportunities through small‑scale enterprises, and the state’s record reflects a strong focus on entrepreneurship and skill development.
In comparison to other Indian states, Jammu & Kashmir’s figure surpasses the national average, positioning it as a benchmark for effective implementation of central schemes.
State officials noted that the success is driven by robust local support systems and targeted outreach, and they plan to sustain momentum by expanding the programme to underserved districts.