Mahila Swayamsiddha Yojana Rajasthan

Description
The "Mahila Swayamsiddha Yojana" implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to provide skill training and self-employment opportunities to widowed, abandoned, and destitute women. Under this scheme, free vocational training is offered in Nariniketan buildings, operated via voluntary organizations. Objective: - Free vocational training for skill development in various trades. - Accommodation and food provisions for enrolled women and their children. - Financial assistance to NGOs operating training centers. - The training period ranges from 3 months to 1 year. - Assistance in securing employment or availing loans for self-employment. - Monthly stipend for participating women. Women should belong to one of the following categories: - Widowed, abandoned, or destitute women facing social neglect. - Women released from imprisonment without family support. - Women affected by natural disasters, lacking social and financial assistance. - Women rescued from exploitation, trafficking, or forced labor. - Women affected by terrorism or extremist activities. - Women suffering from mental illness, except those requiring institutional psychiatric care. - Women living with HIV/AIDS who are abandoned by their families. - Other women facing extreme social and economic distress.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• The non-governmental organization provides grant funds by the state government as per the regulations:

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a registered voluntary organization, trust, or NGO.
2. The organization must be operational for at least three years before applying.
3. The organization should be non-profit and focused on women’s welfare.
4. The organization must have a formally structured administrative and management committee.
5. The organization should not be blacklisted or penalized by any government department.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Interested voluntary organizations must submit applications in the prescribed format to the District Collector’s Office.
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Step 1: Interested voluntary organizations must submit applications in the prescribed format to the District Collector’s Office.

Step 2: Step 2: The District Collector’s office reviews and recommends the application.
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Step 2: The District Collector’s office reviews and recommends the application.

Step 3: Step 3: The Social Justice and Empowerment Department evaluates the application.
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Step 3: The Social Justice and Empowerment Department evaluates the application.

Step 4: Step 4: Eligible organizations receive approval and funding.
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Step 4: Eligible organizations receive approval and funding.

Step 5: Step 5: Beneficiary women enroll through the Admission Advisory Committee.
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Step 5: Beneficiary women enroll through the Admission Advisory Committee.

Required Documents
• Registration Certificate of the organization.
• Inspection Report (from the concerned District Collector with recommendations).
• Copy of the Organization's bylaws.
• Latest certified executive committee member list.
• Work experience proof in women’s welfare activities.
• Chartered Accountant-certified audit reports for the last three years.
• Income-Expenditure statements for the last three years.
• Progress report of the last three years.
• PAN Card.
• Bank Statement.
• Non-judicial affidavit stating that the organization is not blacklisted.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply under this scheme?
A: Registered voluntary organizations with at least three years of experience in women's welfare.

Q: What type of training is provided?
A: Vocational training in various trades based on women's skills and interests.

Q: Is there any fee for training?
A: No, the training is provided free of cost.

Q: What happens after training?
A: Women receive job placement support or assistance in availing loans for self-employment.

Q: Can an NGO apply if it is blacklisted?
A: No, blacklisted organizations are not eligible.

Q: Is there an age limit for beneficiaries?
A: The scheme primarily targets adult women in distress.

Q: Who oversees the scheme’s implementation?
A: The Social Justice and Empowerment Department and Admission Advisory Committee.

Q: How is financial assistance given to NGOs?
A: Quarterly after a review by the Admission Advisory Committee.

Q: What if an NGO does not follow guidelines?
A: The department can revoke funding and recover financial aid.

Q: Can women leave before completing training?
A: Yes, but they may forfeit financial assistance and accommodation.

Q: How to contact the department for queries?
A: Contact details of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Jaipur, are available on their official website.