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

Description
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.

Definitions
Definition 1
“Government” means Administrative Department of the Haryana Government.
“Deserted or divorced women” means a woman who is not having conjugal rights with her husband for the first 2 years.

Definition 2
“Director” means the Director, Welfare of Scheduled Castes, and Backward Classes Haryan
“Committee” means the Committee consisting of District Welfare Officer and Lady Social Worker for the selection of candidates.

Definition 3
“Centre” means Community Centres run by the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department Haryana.
“Head of Institution” means the Lady Social Worker of the Institution working in the Community Centre.

Definition 4
“Trainee” means Scheduled Caste widow and divorced or destitute women under training in the Community Centre.
“Widow” means Scheduled Caste women husband is not alive and she has not remarried

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

Eligibility Criteria
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.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Proof of Age
• Caste Certificate
• Residence proof
• Proof of income/Income certificate
• Death Certificate of Husband, in case widow
• Proof of divorce, in case of destitute woman
• Bank details/ Bank Passbook
• Ration Card
• Any other document as specified by the Department

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: 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.

Q: What is the age requirement for this scheme?
A: The applicant should be between 14 and 45 years of age.

Q: What is the income eligibility for this scheme?
A: The applicant's annual family income must be less than [?]2.5 lakhs.

Q: What kind of training is provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme offers sewing and tailoring training at the nearest Kalyan Kendra run by the department to equip women with skills for self-employment.

Q: What financial assistance is provided during the training?
A: Each trainee receives a stipend of [?]600 per month, along with raw materials worth [?]300 per month.

Q: How long does the training last?
A: The training duration is one year.

Q: What happens after the completion of the training?
A: Upon completing the one-year course, each trainee receives a new sewing machine free of cost to help her start her own business.

Q: Where is the training conducted?
A: The training is conducted at the nearest Kalyan Kendra, which is managed by the department.

Q: Is there a fee to join the training program?
A: No, the training program is free of cost for eligible candidates.

Q: What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
A: Documents such as proof of residence, income certificate, Scheduled Caste/Backward Class certificate, and proof of widowhood/destitution are required.

Q: Can women from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, only permanent residents of Haryana are eligible for this scheme.