Lucknow, April 10 -- : As the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) completes a decade since its launch on April 8, 2015, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leading state in implementing the scheme, empowering over 47 lakh entrepreneurs in FY 2024-25 alone, a government spokesperson said here on Wednesday.

"Marking the 10th anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with select beneficiaries of the scheme to hear firsthand how collateral-free loans have transformed their lives. Under his guidance, the Yogi Adityanath government has vigorously implemented the scheme, making it a model for other states," he said.

According to official data, as of March 21, 2024, a total of Rs.49,501 crore was disbursed in Uttar Pradesh through Mudra lo...