Mahila Swavlamban Scheme

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.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a woman. 1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat. 1. The applicant must belong to the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category 1. The applicant's annual income must be ₹1,20,000/- in rural areas and ₹1,50,000/-in urban areas.

Benefits

- 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.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.