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Tailoring Training To Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes Widows/Destitute Women/Girls

Empowering Scheduled Caste widows, girls, and destitute women in Haryana, this initiative offers comprehensive tailoring training aimed at fostering self-employment. Participants receive a monthly stipend of ₹600, ₹300 for raw materials, and a sewing machine, equipping them with essential skills for financial independence.

State Composite

States / UT: Haryana

Nodal department: Government of Haryana

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Scheme open date: 1975-09-18

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child

Sub-categories: Citizen empowerment

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Training, Widows, Scheduled Caste, Backward Class, Destitute Women, Tailoring Training, Haryana Scheme

Details

The aim of the scheme is to enable Scheduled Caste Widows/girls/destitute women for self-employment. A stipend of ₹600/- P.M. and raw material costing ₹300/- per month per trainee is given to a trainee for getting training from the nearest Kalyan Kendar run by this department. After completion of one year course, each widow/ girl/ destitute women are given a new sewing machine free of cost to earn her livelihood. 20 girls/ widows/ destitute women from SC community and 5 from BC community are given training in each community centre.

Benefits

  • - ₹600/- stipend per month
  • ₹300/- per month for raw materials 1 sewing machine
  • ₹600/- stipend per month.
  • ₹300/- per month for raw materials.
  • 1 sewing machine.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
  2. The applicant should be a widow, destitute woman, or girl.
  3. The applicant's age should be between 14 and 45 years.
  4. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Backward Class category.
  5. The applicant's annual family income should be less than ₹2.5 lakhs.

Application Process

Offline

A trainee shall submit an application to the District Welfare Officer concerned through the Lady Social Worker concerned on a plain paper within the time limit as prescribed or notified by the Department from time to time. The application should be accompanied by a certificate signed by the member of the village Panch/ Sarpanch to this effect that the applicant is a Harijan Widow or a deserted/divorced woman.
Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department
SCO 42-44, Sector 17 A, Chandigarh – 160017, Haryana.
Tel: 01722704006
Email: dbcharyana@gmail.com

Clarifications

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

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
The applicant must be a widow, destitute woman, or girl, belong to the Scheduled Caste or Backward Class category, and be a permanent resident of Haryana.
What is the age requirement for this scheme?
The applicant should be between 14 and 45 years of age.
What is the income eligibility for this scheme?
The applicant's annual family income must be less than ₹2.5 lakhs.
What kind of training is provided under this scheme?
The scheme offers sewing and tailoring training at the nearest Kalyan Kendra run by the department to equip women with skills for self-employment.
What financial assistance is provided during the training?
Each trainee receives a stipend of ₹600 per month, along with raw materials worth ₹300 per month.
How long does the training last?
The training duration is one year.
What happens after the completion of the training?
Upon completing the one-year course, each trainee receives a new sewing machine free of cost to help her start her own business.
Where is the training conducted?
The training is conducted at the nearest Kalyan Kendra, which is managed by the department.
Is there a fee to join the training program?
No, the training program is free of cost for eligible candidates.
What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
Documents such as proof of residence, income certificate, Scheduled Caste/Backward Class certificate, and proof of widowhood/destitution are required.
Can women from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only permanent residents of Haryana are eligible for this scheme.

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