The extension of the validity deadline would facilitate MSMEs registered under to avail benefits of the provisions under various existing schemes and incentives including Priority Sector Lending benefits of MSME
MSMEs which self certify their existence by registering on the government portal are eligible for a wide variety of benefits ranging from interest rate subsidy on bank loans, to exemption under direct tax laws, concession in electricity bills among others.
Salunkhe clarified that the MSMEs which have not registered under Udyam will not lose the status of being an MSME if they fit under the new definition as given by the government, but will not be able to avail the benefits.