Free or low-cost training to start or run a small business
Entrepreneurship and skill development programmes (MSME)
01 · What it is
The MSME Development Institutes and Technology Centres of the Ministry of MSME run entrepreneurship and skill development programmes on starting and running a small enterprise. The training is free to the candidate.
02 · Who should check it
People starting a business and owners who want to train themselves or their staff
03 · What it can support
- Free training programmes, from one to six weeks long (the Ministry told Parliament that 42,211 ran over five years, with 19.5 lakh participants)
- Priority for SC/ST candidates, women and others the programme names
- Guidance on registration and schemes
04 · What may be required
- Aged 18 or over
- Interest in starting or running a small enterprise
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06 · Application route
Apply offline: contact your nearest MSME Development Institute or Technology Centre. The list of institutes and the training calendar are on the ministry's site.
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