Under the Ministry of MSME's Trade-Related Entrepreneurship Assistance and Development (TREAD) scheme, what percentage of the total project cost does the government grant as decided by lending institutions?

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  1. 20%
  2. 25%
  3. 30%
  4. 35%
  5. 40%

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Option 3 : 30%
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  • The TREAD scheme provides financial support to women entrepreneurs in MSMEs.

Key Points

  • The government grants up to 30% of the total project cost under the TREAD scheme.
  • The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME).
  • It aims to empower women entrepreneurs through financial assistance and skill development.
  • The remaining 70% of the project cost is financed by lending institutions.

Additional Information

  • TREAD Scheme:
    • Focuses on women entrepreneurs in rural and urban areas.
    • Provides grants for project cost, skill development, and marketing support.
  • Eligibility:
    • Women entrepreneurs, self-help groups (SHGs), and NGOs are eligible.
  • Other MSME Schemes:
    • Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE).
    • Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).
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