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A debt scheme by the Government of Gujarat providing up to ₹2 lakh at 5% interest for self-employment to women from nomadic and denotified castes.

An annual cash prize competition by the Government of Goa, through GSInC, to recognize and reward Goan Innovators/Scientists for impactful product or process innovations.

Up to ₹2 lakh reimbursed for successfully filing (granted) an Indian patent, for StartinUP-registered UP startups

Get a 50% space rent subsidy up to ₹2 lakh for MSMEs in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to participate in industrial exhibitions in foreign countries.

A scheme by the Puducherry government offering up to ₹2 lakh subsidy to industrial units, covering 50% of the cost for up to three quality certifications.

This scheme provides MSMEs in Himachal Pradesh with a reimbursement of 25% on the expenditure incurred for purchasing Plant & Machinery to set up Effluent Treatment Plants and Rainwater Harvesting Systems, up to a maximum of INR 2 lakhs.

Reimbursement of 50% of the cost for startups attending national conferences/events (up to ₹50,000) and international conferences/events (up to ₹2 Lakhs) under the UP Startup Policy.

Provides a subsidy of 50% of the cost of an energy audit, up to ₹2 lakhs, for eligible MSMEs in Maharashtra.

Eligible startups can claim reimbursement for 50% of their annual data center and cloud service expenses above ₹50,000, up to a maximum of ₹2 Lakhs per financial year under the UP Startup Policy.

Reimbursement of up to 75% of energy audit costs, capped at ₹2 lakh, for Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises, FPOs, SHGs, Federations, Cooperatives, and Societies in Andhra Pradesh.

A one-time reimbursement covering 50% of Logistics Management Software costs, up to INR 200,000, for units operating in Rajasthan under the RIPS 2024 policy.

30% subsidy on the cost of procuring a quality certificate, up to ₹2 lakh, for units in Jammu & Kashmir.

Punjab refunds 100% of the CGTMSE guarantee fee paid by a micro or small enterprise, up to INR 2 lakh a year for 5 years.

Mizoram reimburses up to 50% of a new MSME's training expenses, capped at Rs 2 lakh per training per annum.

Micro and small units in Meghalaya get 50% of power service connection charges back, up to Rs 2 lakhs.

Up to Rs 2 lakh per MSME for consultancy and handholding to move towards Zero Defect Zero Effect.

Financial assistance scheme by the Government of Uttarakhand offering bank loans, margin money, and grants up to ₹1.9 lakh to Scheduled Caste individuals for self-employment and small business ventures.

Monthly stipend for Jharkhand-registered startups with active full-time founders, turnover under ₹25 Cr, and less than 5 years incorporation.

An economic empowerment scheme by Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation providing loans and subsidies for self-employment to individuals from Scheduled Castes in Haryana.

Annual state awards recognizing MSMEs in Odisha with cash prizes for first, second, and third place, fostering excellence and economic contribution.

This scheme by Haryana Women Development Corporation provides financial assistance, including subsidies and loans, to women for economically viable projects up to ₹1,50,000.

A micro-finance scheme by NMDFC providing concessional credit to members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) from minority communities for income-generating activities.