UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana 2026: Skill Training and ₹15,000 Revolving Fund for Women SHGs

Uttar Pradesh government is helping women self-help groups (SHGs) through the UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana. This scheme gives free skill training, market support, and enterprise development help to women, and eligible SHGs get a revolving fund of ₹15,000. The scheme is part of the Mission Shakti campaign and gets support from the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM).

UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana was announced in the UP Budget 2021-22 and has continued since then. Women in the 17 Aspirational Districts of the state get priority under the scheme. This article explains the benefits, eligibility, documents, and application process of the scheme.

UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana 2026

UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana 2026 is a women welfare scheme of the Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government. It was announced in the UP Budget 2021-22 presented on 22 February 2021, with a provision of ₹200 crore. The state government continued the scheme in the UP Budget 2023-24 with a budgetary provision of ₹63 crore.

The main aim of the scheme is to make rural women self-reliant by promoting home and cottage industries based on local resources. Women are encouraged to take up employment and start small businesses, and the government also helps them sell their products in the market.

Need for Mahila Samarthya Yojana in UP

There are over 90 lakh Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the state. Out of these, more than 80 lakh are installed in micro-units, which are operated under the Home and Cottage industries. Women-oriented enterprises have an important role in these industries, and this scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government gives new support to women and women-oriented enterprises.

Benefits of UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana

Eligible women and self-help groups get several benefits under the scheme. The main benefits are given below.

• Free skill training in 8 sectors like food processing, tailoring, handicrafts, beauty and wellness, dairy farming, and more. Training duration is 15 to 30 days per module.
• ₹15,000 revolving fund for eligible SHGs to support livelihood activities and improve access to working capital.
• Market linkage support so women can sell their products through exhibitions, fairs, and digital platforms.
• Enterprise development support including business planning, branding, packaging, and financial management guidance.

Overview of UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana

Eligibility for UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana

Women who want to apply under the scheme need to meet the following conditions.

• Must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh and a woman applicant.
• Must be a member of a registered self-help group under UPSRLM.
• The SHG should have completed at least 3 months of regular savings and meetings.
• Age should be between 18 and 60 years.
• Priority is given to women in the 17 Aspirational Districts, BPL families, SC/ST women, and women with disabilities.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready while applying for the scheme.

• Aadhaar card for identity verification.
• SHG membership certificate or SHG passbook as proof of group membership.
• Bank account details of the SHG (joint account) for fund transfer.
• UP domicile certificate as proof of state residence.
• BPL or caste certificate for priority categories.
• Passport size photograph for the application form.

How to Apply for UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana

STEP 1 - Contact the UPSRLM Community Resource Person (CRP) in your village or the Gram Panchayat for scheme details.

STEP 2 - Join a nearby active SHG or form a new SHG with 10 to 15 women.

STEP 3 - Get the SHG registered with UPSRLM and open a bank account for the group.

STEP 4 - Start regular weekly savings and meetings for at least 3 months.

STEP 5 - Register for Mahila Samarthya Yojana training at the Block Mission Management Unit (BMMU).

STEP 6 - Complete the training and get the skill certificate.

STEP 7 - Apply for the ₹15,000 revolving fund at the BMMU after SHG grading.

STEP 8 - Take part in market linkage and enterprise development programs after training.

For more details, visit the UP Women Welfare Department official portal.

Rollout of the Scheme

Identifying the problems of home and cottage industries, the scheme is operated at all 800 blocks of the state on the basis of a cluster approach.

Development of Women Common Facilitation Centers

In the first phase, Women Common Facilitation Centers are being developed in 200 development blocks. These centers are established for training, common production and processing, technical research and development, packaging, labeling, barcoding facilities, and more. The state government bears 90 percent of the expenditure of each common facility center.

Formation of Two Tier Committees

Under this scheme, two-tier committees are formed at both state and district levels. The district-level committees are constituted under the chairmanship of the District Magistrates and work in coordination with the state-level steering committee to encourage women employment in the state. The committee constituted at each district identifies eligible women groups and organizations and guides them.

To promote women entrepreneurs of the state, general awareness, counseling programs, exposure visits, seminars, workshops, and training programs are organized under this scheme.

FAQ's

What is UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana?

UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana is a women welfare scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government that provides free skill training, revolving fund support, market linkage, and enterprise development help to women self-help groups.

Who can apply under the scheme?

Women who are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh and members of a registered SHG under UPSRLM can apply. The SHG should have completed at least 3 months of regular savings and meetings.

What benefits do women get under the scheme?

Eligible women get free skill training in 8 sectors, a ₹15,000 revolving fund for their SHG, market linkage support, and enterprise development guidance.

Is the skill training free?

Yes, the scheme provides free skill development training to eligible women in sectors like food processing, tailoring, handicrafts, beauty and wellness, and dairy farming.

How much revolving fund do SHGs get?

Eligible self-help groups can get a revolving fund of ₹15,000 under the scheme to support their livelihood activities.