IMSUPYR

Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana

6.3/10

This scheme launched by the Rajasthan government to empower women by providing them with loans and other financial assistance to start or expand their businesses

State Cash

States / UT: Rajasthan

Nodal department: Women and Child Development Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Scheme open date: 2020-07-24

Categories: Women and Child

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Women, Empowerment, Development, Motivaction

Details

The Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana (IMSUPY) is a scheme launched by the Rajasthan government to empower women entrepreneurs by providing them with financial assistance and support. The main objective of the scheme is to ecourage women to start their own businesses and become financially independent. Promote self-employment and reduce unemployment among women in Rajasthan. Support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) led by women.

Benefits

  • Loan Limit 1. Loan amount of ₹50,00,000/- to individual women. 1. Loan amount of Rs 1,00,00,000/- to self-help groups. Margin Money
  • A margin money of 25% of the sanctioned loan amount will be provided under the scheme. For women belonging to Scheduled Castes/Tribes, Scheduled Castes, widows, abandoned women, victims of violence and disabled women, the margin money will be 30% of the sanctioned loan amount
  • Note : 1. The maximum limit of margin money will be ₹15,00,000/-. 1. The applicant's own contribution (5% / 10% of the project proposal) will be considered for margin money. 1. Land value will not be included in the project proposal. The maximum limit of loan amount payable for construction of workshop/building will be up to 20% of the sanctioned amount of the project proposal. 1. The maximum limit of loan for business will be Rs. 10 lakh. Business refers to wholesale or retail purchase-sale of commercial products. Promotion of collateral security free loans:
  • As per the guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India, collateral security will not be required for loans up to Rs. 10 lakh. Loans above Rs. 10 lakh can be linked with the Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE). The fee amount will be borne by the beneficiary. If the applicant voluntarily wants to give collateral security on the loan, they can do so

Loan Limit

  1. Loan amount of ₹ 50,00,000/- to individual women.
  2. Loan amount of Rs 1,00,00,000/- to self-help groups.

Margin Money

  • A margin money of 25% of the sanctioned loan amount will be provided under the scheme. For women belonging to Scheduled Castes/Tribes, Scheduled Castes, widows, abandoned women, victims of violence and disabled women, the margin money will be 30% of the sanctioned loan amount.

  • Note:

  1. The maximum limit of margin money will be ₹ 15,00,000/-.
  2. The applicant's own contribution (5% / 10% of the project proposal) will be considered for margin money.
  3. Land value will not be included in the project proposal. The maximum limit of loan amount payable for construction of workshop/building will be up to 20% of the sanctioned amount of the project proposal.
  4. The maximum limit of loan for business will be Rs. 10 lakh. Business refers to wholesale or retail purchase-sale of commercial products.

Promotion of collateral security free loans:

  • As per the guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India, collateral security will not be required for loans up to Rs. 10 lakh. Loans above Rs. 10 lakh can be linked with the Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE). The fee amount will be borne by the beneficiary. If the applicant voluntarily wants to give collateral security on the loan, they can do so.

Eligibility

  • The applicant's age should be 18 years or more.
  • The applicant should be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
  • The women's self-help group or group of these groups (cluster/ federation) must be registered under any department of the state government and in case of cluster/federation of groups, it will be necessary to be registered under the Cooperative Act as per the rules.

Exclusions

  1. Such applicants whose family members have benefited from any other central/state employment-oriented, grant program/ scheme in the last 5 years.
  2. Applicants in whose family any member is a defaulter or defaulter of any financial institution/bank.
  • Note:-Family means husband, wife and minor children.
  • The following activities will be ineligible under the scheme:-
  1. Manufacture and sale of products made from meat, liquor, and intoxicants.
  2. Explosive substance.
  3. Transport vehicle, the on-road price of which is Rs 10 lakh. be more than
  4. Non-recyclable polythene and environmentally harmful plastic products.
  5. Products/activities banned by the Government of India/State Government from time to time.

How useful is this scheme?

Public benefit analysis

A practical look at this scheme for citizens

AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.

6.3
/ 10
Public Benefit Score
Accessibility 6.0/10 Moderate
Rural usefulness 4.0/10 Moderate
Application complexity 5.5/10 Moderate
Financial impact 9.5/10 Good
Literacy barrier 6.0/10 Moderate
Women inclusivity 9.0/10 Good
Awareness 4.5/10 Moderate
Implementation reliability 6.0/10 Moderate
Bigger shape means a better fit for citizens
  • Accessibility6.0
  • Financial impact9.5
  • Rural utility4.0
  • Awareness4.5
  • Simplicity4.5
  • Inclusivity9.0

What problem does this scheme solve?

The scheme aims to empower women entrepreneurs in Rajasthan by providing financial assistance for business development.

Key challenges addressed

  • Financial independence for women
  • Support for women-led businesses

Most beneficial for

  • Women entrepreneurs
  • Self-help groups

Likely challenges

  • Complex online application process
  • Limited awareness among potential beneficiaries

Practical insights for citizens

The scheme has potential but faces challenges in reaching rural women effectively.

Rural challenges

  • Limited internet access
  • Lack of awareness about the scheme

Digital challenges

  • Dependence on digital literacy for application
  • Potential issues with online registration

Implementation bottlenecks

  • Verification delays
  • Limited outreach to rural areas

Awareness challenges

  • Low awareness among target beneficiaries
  • Need for better communication strategies

Application analysis

Application mode
Online portal
Documents burden
Moderate, requires several documents
Verification complexity
Moderate, involves multiple steps
Office dependency
Low, primarily online
DBT dependency
None
CSC support
Limited
Estimated citizen effort
High due to multiple steps in application

Estimated beneficiary reach

  • Rural / urban reach Moderate
  • Gender reach Female-only
  • Target income group Low to middle-income women
  • Occupation reach Entrepreneurs and self-employed women

Benefit analysis

Benefit type
Cash
Benefit frequency
One-time loan assistance
Benefit practicality
Practical for women starting or expanding businesses
Financial meaningfulness
Significant for small business development
Long-term impact
Potentially high if beneficiaries successfully establish businesses

Plain-language guidance

This scheme helps women in Rajasthan get loans to start or grow their businesses. It aims to make women financially independent.

Who should apply
Women aged 18 and above who want to start a business.
Who may struggle
Women with low digital literacy or those unfamiliar with online applications.
Best application route
Apply via the official online portal with necessary documents.

This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.

Application Process

Online

Registration

Step-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal.
Step-2: Click on the option “Register”.
Step-3: Then you will be redirected to the SSO registration page. The registration page will appear with the following options.

  • Citizen

Step-4: Choose the either one option from the Jan Aadhaar Or Google to process further.

  • Jan Aadhaar : Enter the Jan Aadhaar number, click on the ‘Next’ button,

  • Select your name, the name of the head of the family and all the other members and

  • Click on the ‘Send OTP’ button. Enter the ‘OTP’ and

  • Click on the ‘Verify OTP’ button to Complete the registration.

  • Google : Enter the Gmail ID, click on the ‘Next’ button,

  • Enter the password.

  • A new link appear on screen, now click on new SSO link.

  • SSO id will appear on screen, now create the password.

  • Enter Mobile number, click on registration.

Step-5: Complete the registration process.

Apply

Step-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal.
Step-2: Read the instruction carefullly and click on "Apply".
Step-3: Click on an "Alert" button and page will redirected to SSO portal.
Step-4: Now login with credentials.
Step-5: Now click on "Apply for Scheme" on screen.
Step-6: Now on the new page you will have to fill out the application form in 7 steps.

  • Such as a general description
  • Applicant details
  • Details of applicant and workplace
  • Description of the proposed project
  • Details of proposed financial institution
  • basis of ranking
  • Document Upload and Declaration
    Step-7: After filling in all the details in the application form, submit the application form.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the objective of the scheme?

This scheme will provide loan facilities to women to establish businesses. Women and all women associated with self-help groups can take advantage of this.

Which is the implementing department of this scheme?

Women and Child Development Department of Rajasthan

What will be the age criteria?

Yes, the applicant should be 18 years or more.

How can i apply online ?

Click on this link and follow the steps https://ssoapps.rajasthan.gov.in/imsupy/Introduction.aspx

May Other State persons also apply for this scheme?

No, only Rajasthan citizens can apply for this scheme.

How much grant will be given to women for loans under the scheme?

25 to 30 percent grant will be given to women in the form of loan under IMSUPY.

Is there an application fee?

No, there an no application fee.

How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?

A distinctive sign "*" symbol, "mandatory" mention.

How many times the applicant can avail of the benefits of the scheme?

Only ones

What documents are required ?
  1. Aadhar card. 2. Address proof. 3. Bank account statement. 4. Passport size photo. 5. Mobile number.

References

Guidelines
http://slbcrajasthan.in/assets/docs/pdf/govtschemes/Mahila.pdf
Apply
https://ssoapps.rajasthan.gov.in/imsupy/Introduction.aspx
Registration
https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/register

Apply

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Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana is a government welfare initiative designed to support Individual, Individual through benefits related to Women and Child, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
Who can apply for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Eligibility for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
What benefits are offered under Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Benefits under Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana may include financial assistance, subsidies, scholarships, insurance support, healthcare benefits, pension support, training assistance, or welfare services depending on the scheme guidelines.
Which department manages Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana is managed by Women and Child Development Department and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
Can users apply online for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
Is Aadhaar mandatory for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
Where can users apply for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Applications for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
What documents may be required for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
Is Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana available in all states?
No, Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana is primarily available for eligible residents of Rajasthan and may be implemented through state government departments and local administrative offices.
Can residents outside Rajasthan apply for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Eligibility for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana is generally limited to residents of Rajasthan unless otherwise specified in the official scheme guidelines.
Is Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana only for women beneficiaries?
Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana is primarily intended to support eligible women beneficiaries through welfare assistance, financial support, skill development, healthcare, or social security initiatives.
Does Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana support self-employment or financial assistance for women?
Depending on scheme guidelines, Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana may provide loans, subsidies, training support, self-employment assistance, or financial welfare benefits for women.
Does Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana provide business loan or startup assistance?
Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana may support entrepreneurs, startups, self-employed individuals, MSMEs, or small businesses through financial assistance, subsidies, credit support, or training initiatives.
Is collateral required under Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Collateral requirements may vary depending on the loan amount, implementing agency, financial institution, and government subsidy structure.
Can CSC centres help users apply for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
How can users check the latest updates for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
Are there deadlines for applying to Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Some schemes may operate through fixed application windows, annual registration cycles, or department-specific deadlines depending on scheme implementation policies.
Can beneficiaries track application status for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana?
Certain schemes may provide online application tracking, beneficiary verification systems, or status-check facilities through official portals.
Where can users get help for Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana in Rajasthan?
Users in Rajasthan may seek assistance through CSC centres, district welfare offices, government departments, agriculture offices, social welfare departments, or authorised facilitation centres.
Which nearby public services may help with Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana applications?
Depending on the scheme, users may require support from Aadhaar centres, CSC centres, banks, hospitals, post offices, or government welfare offices for document verification and application assistance.