The Rajiv Gandhi Udyami Mitra Yojana (RGUMY) Scheme,
launched in 2008, is aimed at providing financial assistance to the
selected lead agencies i.e. Udyami Mitras for rendering assistance and
handholding support to the potential first generation entrepreneurs.
Till date 650 Udyami Mitras have been empanelled in 28 States and 3
Union Territories. The Udyami Mitras have so far registered 19920
beneficiaries for rendering handholding support. Through an ‘Udyami
Helpline’ (a Toll free Call Centre for MSMEs on 1800-180-6763), support,
guidance and assistance to first generation entrepreneurs as well as
other existing entrepreneurs is also provided to guide them regarding
various promotional schemes of the Government, procedural formalities
required for setting up and running of the enterprise and help them in
accessing Bank credit etc.
The Ministry of MSME does not provide any financial assistance to
entrepreneurs under Rajiv Gandhi Udyami Mitra Yojana. However,
organizations empanelled as Udyami Mitra by the Ministry provide
handholding support to first generation entrepreneurs and in return are
paid handholding charges under the scheme.
As per one of the roles & responsibilities defined in the Scheme
guidelines, the selected lead agencies i.e. Udyami Mitras are expected
to render assistance and handholding support for services such as
arranging tie-up with raw material suppliers, preparation and
implementation of marketing strategy for the product/service and market
development.
According to the information available, in 1569 cases the Udyami Mitras
indicated having provided marketing tie-up. The Ministry has so far
empanelled 650 Udyami Mitras, who in turn, have registered 19920
potential entrepreneurs (beneficiaries) under the Scheme.
