Mahila Swayamsiddha Yojana

Mahila Swayamsiddha Yojana is a state-led scheme run by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of the Rajasthan government. It supports widowed, abandoned, and destitute women by giving them free vocational training and self-employment support through registered voluntary organizations.

The scheme is open for 2026 and continues to work through NGO partnerships. It offers skill development, a safe place to stay, and money help so that women can build a stable future and become financially independent. Women who enroll also receive a monthly stipend during their training period.

Mahila Swayamsiddha Yojana - Introduction

Mahila Swayamsiddha Yojana focuses on women in distress by providing free vocational training and a path to self-employment. The scheme operates through registered voluntary organizations that give women a secure environment to learn new trades and rebuild their lives.

The scheme helps women who are widowed or socially abandoned by offering both the dignity of shelter and the practical tools needed for financial stability. Whether it is a safe place in Nariniketan buildings or support for individual learning through skill training, the focus stays on complete rehabilitation.

Key Objectives:

• The scheme offers free vocational training made for gainful employment.
• It provides food and shelter for participating women and their children.
• It grants money help to NGOs so that they can manage and run these training centers.
• Training usually lasts between 3 months and 1 year.
• Participants get support for job placement or guidance on how to apply for self-employment loans.
• Women who enroll receive a monthly stipend during the training period.

Eligibility for Beneficiaries:

• Widowed, abandoned, or destitute women who face social neglect.
• Women who have completed a prison sentence and have no family support.
• Women affected by natural disasters who have no other financial safety net.
• Women rescued from trafficking, forced labor, or exploitation.
• Women affected by conflict or extremism.
• Women dealing with mental health challenges, except those who need special institutional care.
• Women living with HIV/AIDS who have been abandoned by their family.
• Any other woman facing severe social or economic hardship.

Key Information

Benefits

The state government gives grants to participating NGOs to manage daily operations and support the women under their care. Below is the break-up of the approved monthly and annual financial support structure:

Eligibility for Service Providers

To take part as a service provider under Mahila Swayamsiddha Yojana, an organization should meet the following requirements:

1. The organization must be a registered voluntary organization, trust, or NGO.
2. It should have a track record of at least three years of active service.
3. Its main mission should focus on women's welfare.
4. It should have a clear, documented administrative and management structure.
5. It should maintain a clean record, meaning it has not been blacklisted or penalized by any government agency.

Application Process

If an organization represents a voluntary organization, it should follow these steps to apply for the scheme:

STEP 1 - Prepare the application in the prescribed format and submit it to the District Collector's Office.

STEP 2 - The office of the District Collector will review the proposal and offer a recommendation.

STEP 3 - The Social Justice and Empowerment Department will carry out a final evaluation based on the recommendations.

STEP 4 - Once approved, the organization will receive the required funding to begin operations.

STEP 5 - Beneficiaries will be enrolled into the program through the local Admission Advisory Committee.

Documents

Keep the following list of required documents ready when preparing the application:

• Registration certificate of the organization.
• Inspection report given by the concerned District Collector.
• Copy of the organization's bylaws.
• A list of the current executive committee members.
• Proof of previous work experience in women's welfare.
• Audit reports and balance sheets for the last three years, certified by a Chartered Accountant.
• A detailed progress report covering the last three years of activities.
• Organization PAN card and official bank statement.
• A non-judicial affidavit confirming that the organization is not blacklisted.

References

Guidelines for Mahila Swayamsiddha Yojana

FAQ's

Who can apply under this scheme?

Registered voluntary organizations and NGOs with at least three years of experience in the field of women's welfare can apply.

What type of training is provided?

The scheme provides vocational training in various trades based on the specific interests and aptitudes of the women involved.

Is there any fee for training?

No, the training is fully free for all eligible women.

What happens after training?

After completing the training, women receive support for job placement or professional guidance on getting loans for self-employment.

Can an NGO apply if it is blacklisted?

No, blacklisted organizations cannot take part in the scheme.

Is there an age limit for beneficiaries?

The scheme is made to support adult women who are facing distress.

Who oversees the scheme's rollout?

The Social Justice and Empowerment Department, with the Admission Advisory Committee, manages the rollout and oversight.

How is money help given to NGOs?

The department releases money help on a quarterly basis after the Admission Advisory Committee reviews the reports.

What if an NGO does not follow the rules?

The department can stop the funding and recover any money support already given if the organization fails to follow the rules.

Can women leave before completing training?

Yes, participants can leave at any time, but doing so may lead to the loss of money support and accommodation rights.

How to contact the department for queries?

The contact details of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Jaipur, are available on their official website.