§1Who it is for
- New nano proprietary units: manufacturing, food processing, job work, value-adding services
Useful if
First-time nano entrepreneurs with projects under Rs 10 lakh and a bank loan.
Do not spend time on it if
Partnership/company units or projects above Rs 10 lakh.
§2Eligibility
New nano proprietary enterprise
- Project cost (fixed capital + working capital) up to Rs 10 lakh
- Loan-linked: at least 40% loan from a financial institution
- 30% of beneficiaries must be women
- Priority: women, differently abled, ex-servicemen, SC/ST, youth 18-40
§3Benefits
- General: grant up to 30% of project cost, max Rs 3 lakh
- Special category (women, youth 18-40, differently abled, ex-servicemen, SC/ST): up to 40%, max Rs 4 lakh
§4Norms — pattern of assistance
- General: loan min 40%, own contribution min 30%, grant max 30%
- Special: loan min 40%, own contribution min 20%, grant max 40%
- Cost limits: land max 10%, building max 25%, pre-operative max 10%, contingency max 10% of item, working capital max 40% or one cycle
- Sanctioned by General Manager, DIC
§5Documents
Tick each one as you get it ready.
Project report
Registered lease/rent deed (if any)
Bank sanction letter with recommendation
§6How to apply
- 1
Apply online or at the Taluk Industries Office (Assistant District Industries Officer) with bank sanction letter and passbook copy
§7Pros and cons
Merits
- Up to 40% grant for special categories on tiny projects (MMG page)
- Clear printed checklist of documents (MMG page)
Demerits
- Very small cap - Rs 4 lakh maximum (MMG page)
- Page also mentions a '10% additional grant' that conflicts with the 30/40% table - confirm in GO
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Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.