New Delhi, April 8 -- April 8 : As India marks ten years of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the beneficiaries, saying that the scheme has given opportunities to countless people to showcase their entrepreneurial skills and turn their dreams into reality.

The Prime Minister said that it was heartening that half of the Mudra beneficiaries belong to SC, ST and OBC communities. "It is particularly heartening that half of the Mudra beneficiaries belong to SC, ST and OBC Communities, and over 70% of the beneficiaries are women! Every Mudra loan carries with it dignity, self-respect and opportunity.

In addition to financial inclusion, this scheme has also ensured social inclusion a...