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Mahila Swavlamban Scheme

The scheme provides financial assistance to women from rural and urban areas for undertaking economic activities, with support in the form of a subsidy and loans.

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About This Scheme

The "Mahila Swavlamban Scheme" launched by the Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat, aims to empower women by providing financial assistance for starting or expanding economic activities. This initiative targets women from rural and urban areas, especially those from families living below the poverty line. The scheme offers a subsidy and a loan to support the economic development of women, helping them become self-reliant.

Benefits

₹30.0K

  • Subsidy Support: A subsidy of 15% or up to ₹30,000/- (whichever is lower) is provided to eligible women to support their business ventures.
  • Loan Facility: Women can avail of loans up to ₹2,00,000/- to start or expand their economic activities.

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 must be a woman.

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    The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.

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    The applicant must belong to the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category

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    The applicant's annual income must be ₹1,20,000/- in rural areas and ₹1,50,000/-in urban areas.

Required Documents

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    Age proof.
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    Aadhaar card.
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    Quotation for business activities.
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    Experience certificate.
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    Income proof.
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    Copy of Ration card.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step-1: The applicant must fill out the prescribed form with complete details.

Step-2: Submit the form along with the necessary documents to the Women's Economic Development Corporation.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹30.0K

Available In

Gujarat

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and ChildBusiness & Entrepreneurship

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