The Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), managed by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in India, has significantly contributed to grassroots entrepreneurship. Launched through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), the program has established 403,706 micro-enterprises during the 15th Finance Commission cycle from FY22 to FY26, exceeding its target of 402,000 units. With a budgetary allocation of ₹13,554.42 crore (approximately $1.63 billion USD), PMEGP has created nearly 3.63 million jobs, fostering economic development and income generation nationwide. The initiative emphasizes social inclusion, with women representing close to 40% of the enterprises supported. Additionally, 54% of the beneficiaries come from marginalized communities, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. Notably, 80% of the enterprises established under PMEGP are located in rural areas, promoting rural industrialization and balanced regional growth.