Mahila Adhikarita Yojana (Gujarat Safai Kamdar Development Corporation)

About This Scheme

"Mahila Adhikarita Yojana" introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, is a centrally sponsored financial support scheme targeting women sweepers and their dependents. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided a loan of ₹20,000 at a low interest rate of 5%, with a repayment period of 5 years. This initiative aims to empower women engaged in sanitation work by providing them with the financial means to pursue economic activities and improve their quality of life. The scheme is being implemented by the Gujarat Safai Kamdar Development Corporation.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be a woman sweeper or a dependent of a woman sweeper. - The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.

Benefits

- Loan Assistance: An amount of ₹20,000/- at 5% interest rate, with a repayment period of 5 years.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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