| Categories of beneficiaries under PMEGP | Beneficiary’s own contribution (of project cost) | Rate of Subsidy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | Rural | ||
| General Category | 10% | 15% | 25% | 
| Special (including SC/ST/OBC /Minorities/ Women, Ex-Servicemen, Physically handicapped, NER, Hill and Border areas etc) | 05% | 25% | 35% |