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Government Working Women’s Hostel

The scheme Government Working Women’s Hostel is an initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide safe accommodation facilities to working women who live far away from their families, belonging to lower and middle-income groups.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Government Working Women’s Hostel is an initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to safe accommodation and food facilities to working women who live far away from their families and belong to lower and middle-income groups. The women can stay 3 years in the hostel.

Benefits

₹300 · monthly

  • Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹300/- per month in Chennai and ₹200/- per month in other Districts.
  • Safe accommodation, food, and electricity charges on a dividing basis.
  • The women can stay for 3 years in the hostel.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a working woman.

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    If the applicant is in Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹25000/- per month.

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    If the applicant is in a district other than Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹15000/- per month.

Required Documents

  • ✦
    Certificates issued by the employer.
  • ✦
    Income Certificate.
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    Certificate showing that the applicant belongs to a District / Place other than the place where the hostel is located.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) 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: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

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 to the District Social Welfare Officer/ Superintendents, Government Working Women Hostel/Extension Officer (Social Welfare).

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).