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Mahila Kisan Yojana (Maharashtra)
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Mahila Kisan Yojana" is implemented by the Dept. of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to uplift the lifestyle of economically disadvantaged Charmakar communities. it supports the production and sale of various types of footwear and leather articles.

Benefits:
**Total Loan Amount:** The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹50,000 for eligible female beneficiaries.
**Subsidy Provided:** A subsidy of ₹10,000 is granted, reducing the effective loan burden on the beneficiary
**Loan Component:** The remaining ₹40,000 is provided as a loan with an affordable interest rate of 5% per annum.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant should be a female.
1. The applicant should belong to the Charmakar Community.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 18 to 50 years.
1. The applicant must have knowledge of the business for which they are applying for a loan.
1. The applicant must have her own name, or joint name with her husband, or her husband’s name (with affidavit) on the 7/12 land extract for agricultural project loans.
1. For the 50% Subsidy Scheme and Margin Money, her annual income must be below the poverty line.
1. For the NSFDC Scheme, the income limit is ₹98,000 for rural areas and ₹1,20,000 for urban areas.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Office of  Leather Industries Development Corporation of Maharashtra (LIDCOM), and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the District Office of  Leather Industries Development Corporation of Maharashtra (LIDCOM).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Completed application form from the LIDCOM District Office.
Recent passport-size photograph.
Valid Income Certificate (issued by an authorized government officer).
Caste Certificate (Charmakar Community).
Proof of Residence (Maharashtra).
7/12 Land Extract:
Applicant’s name, joint name with husband, or husband’s name (with affidavit) for agricultural loans.
Knowledge or experience proof relevant to the proposed business/project.
Mahila Nirman Shramik Vivah Yojana
State: Tripura
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Mahila Nirman Shramik Vivah Yojana" was launched by the Tripura Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, under the Labour Department of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to registered female construction workers and maximum of two of their daughters.

Benefits:
- **A one-time grant of ₹50,000/- is provided to meet the marriage expenses of the female registered construction worker and a maximum of two daughters of a registered construction worker.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a female registered construction worker. 
1. The female construction worker should have been registered for at least one year continuously.
1. The family of a registered construction worker can avail of this assistance only twice: however, there shall be only one claim in respect of a given marriage irrespective of the number of registered construction workers in the family.
1. The registered construction workers should not have any dues payable to the Board.
1. The registered construction worker&#39;s daughter should have attained the age prescribed by law for marriage for whose marriage the assistance is sought.  
1. The registered construction worker&#39;s daughter should not be an employee in government or quasi-government.

Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the CSC agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Application shall be submitted within 6 months of the marriage.

Documents Required:
Copy of BOC Worker Registration Card.
Bank Account Details.
Marriage Certificate by Register of the Marriage.
Affidavit (if marriage is outside Tripura State).
Marriage Invitation Card.
Ration card.
Any other documents if required.
Mahila Nursery Yojana
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Uttarakhand Forest Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Self Help Groups (SHGS)

The scheme aims to promote nursery establishment by providing women's groups with high-quality seedlings or saplings from certified sources, along with a fixed grant, technical support, and training to ensure effective nursery operations.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, women’s groups are enabled to establish nurseries. High-quality seeds are procured from Silvahill or Silvasal, and the resources required for nursery operations are provided through a fixed grant. Technical support and training are also provided. 
  - Department purchases the plants grown by women in these nurseries on a contract basis.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a Women Self-Help Group, Mahila Mangal Dal, or a Local Women’s Group from Uttarakhand.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Women Self-Help Groups, Mahila Mangal Dals, and local women’s groups will be registered at the Divisional Forest Rights Office. Women farmers will be provided with a copy of the nursery manual and technical guidance for developing the nursery. 
For registration, the following documents are required: Khatauni of the proposed nursery site, proposal of the women’s group meeting, mobile number, Aadhaar card, and bank passbook. 
Once the saplings in the nursery are ready, the Forest Department purchases them species-wise from the group as per the agreement between the Self-Help Group and the Forest Department. 
After the group purchases the necessary materials for establishing the nursery, the Department releases the grant in installments into the account of the Self-Help Group.

Documents Required:
Group Registration Certificate (from Divisional Forest Officer)
Khatauni of Proposed Nursery Site
Proposal of Group Meeting (approving nursery project)
Aadhaar Card
Bank Passbook Copy
Mobile Number
Other supporting documents as required
Mahila Samriddhi Yojana
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Business Entity

This is a micro-financing programme aiming towards the empowerment of women from underprivileged backgrounds or economically backward areas. Through this scheme, these women can apply for a loan at a nominal interest rate to fulfil their dreams and goals and gain financial independence.

Benefits:
1. It is a microfinance scheme for women with a rebate in interest. Financial Assistance up to the cost of ₹1,40,000/- is provided.
   1. The repayment period is within 3.5 years, in quarterly installments from the date of each disbursement including the moratorium period. 
   1. On repayment of loans under MSY, through the concerned State Channelizing Agencies (SCA), the eligible beneficiaries can avail of any loan under the NSFDC scheme.

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Eligibility:
1. Applicant must be between 18 to 55 years of age.
1. Applicable to Women from low-income families or women who belong to SC/ST/OBC categories as notified by the Central/State Government and whose family income is less than Rupees three lakhs per annum.
1. Applicable to Women looking to start their own business or engage in income-generating activities.

Application Process:
[Online]
Visit the official website of NSFDC or your state government portal to apply.
Download the Mahila Samridhi Yojana application form.
Fill up the application form carefully and provide the necessary details, such as your age, name,  contact information, required amount, etc.
Submit the form along with the required documents.
NSFDC provides loans to the eligible target group under its schemes through its Channel Partners.
The loan applications are to be submitted by the eligible target group (Scheduled Castes persons having annual family income up to Rs. 3.00 lakhs ) to the District Offices of State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs).
The District Offices of SCAs/CAs forward these applications, after scrutiny, to their Head Offices. 
Eligible target group can also submit their loan application to other Channelizing Agencies of NSFDC such as Regional Rural Banks/ Public Sector Banks/ NBFC-MFIs etc. with whom NSFDC has signed Memorandum of Agreements.
After acceptance of the terms and conditions of the sanction and fulfillment of Prudential Norms, as applicable, funds are disbursed to the SCAs/ RRBs/ Nationalized Bank for onward disbursement to the beneficiaries. 
The disbursement of funds is made by NSFDC on receipt of demand from the SCAs/ RRBs/ Public Sector Banks/ NBFC MFIs. 
The loans are to be repaid by the beneficiaries as per the repayment schedule  stipulated  by the SCAs/CAs.

Documents Required:
Address Proof
Identity Proof
SHG membership ID
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Income Certificate from a competent authority
Aadhaar Card
Bank Account details
Recent Passport Size Photographs
Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (GTKVN)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Women and Child, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to empower women entrepreneurs from Thakor & Koli communities by providing access to micro-loans for self-employment. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of low-interest loans is provided to eligible beneficiaries to set up small businesses based on their skills.

Benefits:
- **Maximum Loan Amount:** Up to ₹60,000/-.- **Interest Rate:** 4% per annum.- **Loan Coverage:** Up to 100% of the loan will be given for the proposed business/trade.- **Repayment:** The loan amount will have to be repaid in 48 equal monthly installments (4 years) including interest.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should be a woman from Thakor or Koli caste. 
1. The applicant should be between 21 to 50 years of age at the time of application.
1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-. 
1. The applicant should have relevant technical skills and experience in the proposed trade/business.
1. The applicant will have to provide suitable collateral to get the loan.

> **Note:** At least 50% of the total loan amount will be allocated for families with annual income up to ₹1,50,000/-.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam.
Step 2: On the top menu bar, click on "Apply Now".
Step 3: Click on the loan scheme name. 
Step 4: Select the loan category and fill in the loan amount.
Step 5: Fill out the Application Form, enter the following details:
Personal Information: Name, gender, date of birth, caste, etc.
Address Information: Permanent and correspondence address
Income Details: Monthly family income and source
Loan Requirement: Amount needed, proposed use (e.g., business, self-employment)
Bank Account Details: For loan disbursement
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of the Caste certificate, Income certificate, Aadhaar card, Passport-size photo, Bank passbook (first page), and Residence proof.
Step 7: Double-check all details. Click on “Preview” to verify. If all details are correct, click “Submit”.
Step 8: Applicant will receive an Application ID/Reference Number. Save or print the acknowledgement for future tracking.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Ration Card
Voter ID
Passport Size Photos
Business Address Proof	
Birth Certificate
Caste Certificate
Income certificate
Bank Passbook
Any other documents as required
Mahila Samridhi Yojana (Maharashtra)
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Mahila Samridhi Yojana" is administered by the Dept. of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to uplift economically weaker women from the Charmakar Community. Loans ranging from ₹25,000/- to ₹50,000/- are granted at a low interest rate of 4% p.a.

Benefits:
Loan ranging from ₹25,000/- to ₹50,000/- is provided at a low interest rate of 4% per annum.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a female.
1. The applicant should belong to the Charmakar Community.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 18 and 50 years.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant must have knowledge of the business for which the loan is being applied.
1. For the 50% Subsidy Scheme and Margin Money, the applicant&#39;s annual income must be below the poverty line.
1. For the NSFDC Scheme, the applicant&#39;s annual income should be below ₹98,000 for rural areas and ₹1,20,000 for urban areas.

**Relaxation/Preference/Priority**
Widows and divorcees are given priority.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Office of LIDCOM and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the District Office of LIDCOM.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
The applicant must provide an income and caste certificate issued by an authorized government officer.
Mahila Samruddhi (Gujarat Backward Caste Development Corporation)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to create self-employment for women from the backward classes. Through this scheme, low-interest rate loans are provided to female beneficiaries.

Benefits:
1. The maximum loan limit under this scheme is up to ₹1,25,000/-.
1. The interest rate on these schemes will be 4% per annum.
1. In these schemes, 95% of the unit cost will be provided as a loan, where 95% will be contributed by the National Corporation and 5% by the State Government.
1. This loan is to be repaid in 48 equal monthly installments, including interest.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be female.
1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should belong to a socially and educationally backward class, specifically Other Backward Classes (OBC).
1. The total annual income of the applicant&#39;s family should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 21 and 45 years on the date of application.
1. The applicant must have experience in a business requiring technical and other skills.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Gujarat Backwards Caste Development Corporation.
Step 2: On the top menu bar, click on "Apply Online".
Step 3: If you’re a new user, click on "New Registration" Enter personal details (name, mobile number, email, aadhaar number, etc.), create a password, and complete OTP verification.
Step 4: Use your registered credentials (User ID and password) to log in.
Step 5: Click on “New Application”. Select “Mahila Samruddhi” from the list of available schemes.
Step 6: Fill out the Application Form, enter the following details:
Personal Information: Name, gender, date of birth, caste, etc.
Address Information: Permanent and correspondence address
Income Details: Monthly family income and source
Loan Requirement: Amount needed, proposed use (e.g., business, self-employment)
Bank Account Details: For loan disbursement
Step 7: Upload scanned copies of the Caste certificate, Income certificate, Aadhaar card, Passport-size photo, Bank passbook (first page), and Residence proof.
Step 8: Double-check all details. Click on “Preview” to verify. If all details are correct, click “Submit”.
Step 9: Applicant will receive an Application ID/Reference Number. Save or print the acknowledgement for future tracking.

Documents Required:
7/12 Certificate
Aadhar Card
Affidavit
Age Proof (cross-referencing eligibility criteria for age between 21 and 45 years)
Attested Copy of Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card
Bank Passbook (First Page)
Birth Certificate
Caste Certificate (cross-referencing eligibility for socially and educationally backward class)
Identity Card
Income Certificate (cross-referencing eligibility for family income limit of ₹3,00,000)
Passport Size Photos
Quotations
Ration Card
Residence Proof
School Leaving Certificate
Mahila Samruddhi Yojana (DAADC)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote self-employment and financial independence among women from the Antyodaya Samaj, especially from Scheduled Castes. Under this scheme, loan up to ₹50,000/- is provided at a concessional interest rate to eligible women for starting small-scale businesses.

Benefits:
- **Loan Amount:** ₹50,000/- provided to eligible women for starting micro or small businesses.- **Interest Rate:** 6% per annum.- **State Government Contribution:** 95% of the loan amount, i.e., ₹47,500/-, is borne by the state.- **Beneficiary Contribution:** 5% of the loan amount, i.e., ₹2,500/-.- **Possible Monthly Installment Amount:** ₹1,445/- per month.- **Duration:** 36 Months (3 years)
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should be a woman. 
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
1. The applicant should belong to the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) family or be from the economically backward class.
1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
1. The applicant should be planning to start a self-employment venture or micro-enterprise.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Dr. Ambedkar Antyodaya Vikas Nigam (SC).
Step 2: On the top menu bar, click on "Apply Now".
Step 3: Click on the loan scheme name. 
Step 4: Select the loan category and fill in the loan amount.
Step 5: Fill out the Application Form, enter the following details:
Personal Information: Name, gender, date of birth, caste, etc.
Address Information: Permanent and correspondence address
Income Details: Monthly family income and source
Loan Requirement: Amount needed, proposed use (e.g., business, self-employment)
Bank Account Details: For loan disbursement
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of the Caste certificate, Income certificate, Aadhaar card, Passport-size photo, Bank passbook (first page), and Residence proof.
Step 7: Double-check all details. Click on “Preview” to verify. If all details are correct, click “Submit”.
Step 8: Applicant will receive an Application ID/Reference Number. Save or print the acknowledgement for future tracking.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
Caste Certificate
Ration Card
Copy of Election Card
Widow Certificate
Age Proof
Birth Certificate
Income Certificate
School Leaving Certificate
Copy of Electricity Bill
Mahila Samruddhi Yojana (GSKVN)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to female Safai Kamdars and their dependents to start small businesses. Through this scheme, loans for various self-employment ventures are provided to eligible female individuals.

Benefits:
1. An individual loan of ₹1,00,000/- is provided.
1. The interest rate on the loan is 4%.
1. The loan is intended for various businesses/occupations such as Mandap Decoration, Computer, Electrical Shop, Animal Husbandry, Grocery Shop, Bamboo Work, Sewing Work, Embroidery, Beauty Parlour, Mobile Repairing, etc.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a native resident of Gujarat State.
1. The applicant must be a sanitation worker or a dependent woman.
1. The applicant must be female.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should not be less than 18 years and not more than 50 years on the date of the advertisement.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: Go to the  eSamajKalyan portal and navigate to the "Gujarat Safai Kamdar Development Corporation" section under the Corporation menu.
Step 2: Click on "Mahila Samruddhi Yojana" and then Apply Now.
Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".
Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.
Application Process:Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click "Login".
Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.
Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.
Step 4: Click Save & Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.
Step 5: If you need to make changes, click "No, Cancel". If all details are correct, click "Yes, Submit".
Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.
Check Application Status: Click here.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Ration Card
Election Identity Card
Proof of the applicant's total annual income
Certificate of sanitation worker/dependent
Proof of Residence (Electricity Bill/License/Rent Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card)
BPL (Below Poverty Line) Certificate (if BPL)
Copy of the first page of the Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
Certificate of Death of Husband (if widowed)
A Letter of Assurance that you have not previously availed of the benefits of this scheme