Grant-in-Aid Scheme To Provide Financial Assistance To The Mahila Mandals/ Women’s Self-help Groups (SWAWLAMBHAN)

The MM/SHGs need to fill the prescribed application form for registration, pay the registration amount of Rs. 1500, and submit required documents like registration certificate, member details, and bank passbook copy to the taluka level office.

The CDPO of the concerned block is the implementing authority of the Scheme. Their responsibilities include ensuring effective implementation, conducting monthly meetings, and maintaining records of the Scheme.

The CDPO should submit the utilization certificate within one month. Additionally, the CDPO should submit a monthly progress report for effective implementation of the Scheme.

If the group dissolves or ceases to exist, the Registration Certificate issued to avail benefits under the Swawlamban Scheme shall be treated as canceled.

In the case of resignation or death of a member, new members can be added by the group through a recorded resolution and intimation to the respective taluka.

The annual grant of Rs. 20,000 should be used for the purchase of Assets/Infrastructure for the Mahila Mandals/Women's Self Help Groups, such as electronic items, furniture, machinery, or equipment, benefiting the group.

The Mahila Mandal/Women's Self Help Group must maintain proper records of bills and vouchers related to the training program and submit them to the CDPO within a week after completion of the program.

The government does not cover additional liabilities such as House Rent, Electricity Bill, or Water Bill under the Scheme.

The Mahila Mandal/Women's Self Help Group is responsible for fixing the date, time, and place of the training program, and this information should be informed to the respective Taluka CDPOs.

Each Mahila Mandal/Women's Self Help Group can apply for one training program at a time. The training duration should not be less than 3 hours in a day for a training course of 15 days.

No, the grant of financial assistance under the scheme cannot be claimed as a matter of rights; it is subject to certain conditions and the government's decision.

The order is issued for a period of 5 years and can be renewed further only if satisfactory reports are received from the Mahila Mandals/Women's Self Help Groups who have availed the services of the trainer.

The committee generally meets once a quarter or more frequently as needed, and the decisions are made based on the majority of votes among the present members.

The committee consists of the CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) of the concerned ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) Block, who serves as the Chairperson, along with one Mukya Sevika and two Anganwadi Workers from the Department of Women and Child Development as members.