Varanasi, April 8, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana as an “eye-opener for any government” while interacting with its beneficiaries in Varanasi. He praised the scheme for empowering millions of people, particularly youth, women, and small entrepreneurs, by providing collateral-free loans that fuel self-reliance and grassroots economic growth.
Modi also listened to several success stories from beneficiaries who shared how the scheme helped them start or grow small businesses. He highlighted that such initiatives promote self-employment and called on the youth to utilize these opportunities to become job creators, underscoring the government’s focus on inclusive development.
