Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with MUDRA Yojana beneficiaries on the occasion of completion of 10 years of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi on Tuesday. Neha Keshri from Balrampur district and Isha Patel from Raipur district of Chhattisgarh participated in the interaction programme with the Prime Minister. He extended his heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, emphasizing the cultural significance of welcoming guests and the sanctity their presence brings to a home.

 

He invited participants to share their experiences. The Prime Minister interacted with a female entrepreneur and the founder of House of Puchka from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, who shared her inspiring journey from cooking at home to establishing a successful café business. She said that research into profit margins and food cost management played a crucial role in this entrepreneurial success. She further added that there is fear in the minds of the youth, stating that many prefer settling into jobs rather than taking risks. The Prime Minister in response, highlighted the importance of risk-taking capacity and shared that the founder of House of Puchka, at the age of 23, leveraged her ability to take risks and her time effectively to build her business.

 

The beneficiary remarked on the discussions among friends from Raipur, the corporate world, and students, noting their curiosity and questions about entrepreneurship. She further highlighted the lack of awareness among youth regarding government schemes that provide funding without requiring collateral. She expressed gratitude that schemes like Mudra Loan and PMEGP Loan offer significant opportunities for those with potential and encouraged the youth to research these schemes and take bold steps, stating that the sky has no limits for those willing to grow and succeed. Modi reiterated his belief in Mudra Yojana as a tool to study and address people’s aspirations and circumstances. He expressed confidence in the scheme’s success and urged beneficiaries to give back to society, emphasizing the satisfaction derived from contributing to the community. Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was present during the interaction.