<h1>Modi Announces Rs 2 Crore Loans for Women, SC, ST Entrepreneurs; Highlights MSME Growth and Ease of Business Reforms</h1> Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for innovative credit delivery systems to provide timely, low-cost financing to over six crore MSMEs in India. Addressing a webinar, he announced loans of up to Rs 2 crore for five lakh first-time women, SC, and ST entrepreneurs. Modi highlighted the importance of mentorship programs for MSMEs and noted global interest in India's growth potential. He cited the success of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which attracted investments exceeding Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Modi also mentioned the removal of over 40,000 compliance requirements to enhance ease of doing business and urged the manufacturing sector to capitalize on international economic partnerships.