**Executive Summary**
This document presents the response to Unstarred Question No. 845 in the Lok Sabha, addressing the status of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Daman and Diu. The response provides data on MSME registration, loan sanctioning under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), and the Interest Subvention Scheme. The data is current as of 30.11.2025 for MSME registrations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **MSME Registration (Udyam Portal):**
* As of 30.11.2025, a total of 12,804 MSMEs are registered on the Udyam Registration Portal and Udyam Assist Platform in Daman and Diu.
* Daman recorded 11,314 MSME registrations, and Diu recorded 1,490 registrations between 2020-21 and 2025-26.
* **PMEGP Assistance (2016-17 to 2024-25):**
* Details are provided on the number of units assisted, margin money subsidy disbursed, and loans sanctioned in Daman and Diu under the PMEGP.
* For example, in 2023-24, 6 micro enterprises were assisted with a margin money subsidy of Rs. 42.09 lakhs and loan sanctioned of Rs. 118.01 lakhs.
* **Interest Subvention Scheme:**
* The "Interest Subvention Scheme for Incremental credit to MSMEs 2018" offers a 2% interest subvention on fresh or incremental loans up to Rs. 100 lakh for UAN and GST-registered MSMEs.
* The scheme aims to encourage manufacturing and service enterprises to increase productivity.
* The scheme was valid until 31.03.2021.
* A total of 462 MSMEs in Daman & Diu benefited from the Interest Subvention scheme.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: MSMEs in Daman and Diu**
* **Impact:** The data provides insights into the growth and support received by MSMEs in the region through registration, PMEGP assistance, and the Interest Subvention Scheme.
* **Action Required:** MSMEs can leverage the provided information to understand the support available and utilize the registration platform and schemes for growth and productivity enhancement.
**Stakeholder: Government (Ministry of MSME)**
* **Impact:** The data helps the ministry assess the impact of its policies and programs on MSME development in Daman and Diu.
* **Action Required:** The ministry can use the data to refine policies, allocate resources effectively, and improve the reach of support programs for MSMEs.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP): A government scheme providing financial assistance for setting up new enterprises, with details provided on the number of units assisted, margin money subsidy disbursed, and loans sanctioned in Daman and Diu.
Interest Subvention Scheme for Incremental credit to MSMEs 2018: A government scheme offering a 2% interest subvention for all Udyog Aadhar Number (UAN) and GST registered MSMEs on fresh or incremental loans up to Rs. 100 lakh.
Udyam Registration Portal: A government portal for MSME registration, used to determine the number of MSMEs in Daman and Diu.
Daman and Diu: The Union Territory where the MSME data and schemes mentioned in the document apply.
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: The central government ministry responsible for the policy and data presented in the document.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 845
TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025
MSMEs IN DAMAN AND DIU
845. SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:
Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:
(a) the number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) established in Daman and Diu
during the last ten years, year-wise;
(b) the total number and the value of loans sanctioned under the Prime Minister’s Employment
Generation Programme for new enterprises in Daman and Diu;
(c) the number of manufacturing and service MSMEs in Daman and Diu that have been benefited
under the Union Government’s interest subvention schemes during the last ten years, year-wise; and
(d) the share of the MSMEs sector in the local economy of Daman and Diu?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
(a) to (d): Udyam Registration Portal was launched on 01.07.2020. As on 30.11.2025, the total
number of MSMEs registered on the Udyam Registration Portal and Udyam Assist Platformin the
Daman and Diu district are given below:
District 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 Total
DAMAN 988 1,150 1,504 3,937 2,373 1,362 11,314
DIU 61 88 208 424 487 222 1,490
Total 1,049 1,238 1,712 4,361 2,860 1,584 12,804
The details of Number of units assisted, Margin Money subsidy disbursed and Loan sanctioned
in Daman and Diu under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) from
Financial Year 2016-17 to Financial Year 2024-25 is as follows:
Number of micro
MM Loan Sanctioned
Financial Year enterprises
(Rs. In Lakhs) (Rs. in Lakhs)
assisted
2016-17 2 2.71 7.32
2017-18 3 12.22 33.18
2018-19 0 0.00 0.00: 2 :
2019-20 3 3.76 11.34
2020-21 2 9.80 26.60
2021-22 3 7.56 28.72
2022-23 3 10.85 33.16
2023-24 6 42.09 118.01
2024-25 3 8.11 30.83
As a part of the initiative on support and outreach for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs) Hon'ble Prime Minister announced the "Interest Subvention Scheme for Incremental credit to
MSMEs 2018” on 2nd November, 2018. The Scheme offers 2% interest subvention for all Udyog Aadhar
Number (UAN) and GST registered MSMEs on fresh or incremental loans to the extent of Rs. 100 lakh.
The Scheme aims at encouraging both manufacturing and service enterprises (including trading
activities) to increase their productivity. MSMEs already availing interest subvention under any of the
Schemes of the State /Central Govt. are also not eligible under the Scheme The scheme was valid till
31.03.2021. A total of 462 MSMEs in the Daman & Diu districts have benefited from the Interest
Subvention scheme for incremental credit to MSMEs.
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