About this housing scheme
The scheme objective is to provide free skill training and self-employment support to widowed, abandoned, and destitute women through voluntary organizations. The scheme is implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department with financial assistance provided to participating NGOs.
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.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Mahila Swayamsiddha Yojana Rajasthan (MSYR) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Housing |
| Level / State | State · Rajasthan |
| Official portal | sje.rajasthan.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| Age | 18 to 60 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The non-governmental organization provides grant funds by the state government as per the regulations:
| S.NO. | Details of Position/Expense | Number of Positions | Monthly Expenses | Annual Expenses |
| 1 (A) |
Rs. 4,05,000/-
| Total (B) | Rs. 38,750/- | Rs. 4,65,000/- | ||
| Total (A+B) | Rs. 51,750/- | Rs. 6,21,000/- |
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a registered voluntary organization, trust, or NGO.
- The organization must be operational for at least three years before applying.
- The organization should be non-profit and focused on women’s welfare.
- The organization must have a formally structured administrative and management committee.
- The organization should not be blacklisted or penalized by any government department.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: Interested voluntary organizations must submit applications in the prescribed format to the District Collector’s Office.
Step 2: The District Collector’s office reviews and recommends the application.
Step 3: The Social Justice and Empowerment Department evaluates the application.
Step 4: Eligible organizations receive approval and funding.
Step 5: Beneficiary women enroll through the Admission Advisory Committee.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply under this scheme?
Registered voluntary organizations with at least three years of experience in women’s welfare.
What type of training is provided?
Vocational training in various trades based on women’s skills and interests.
Is there any fee for training?
No, the training is provided free of cost.
What happens after training?
Women receive job placement support or assistance in availing loans for self-employment.
Can an NGO apply if it is blacklisted?
No, blacklisted organizations are not eligible.
Is there an age limit for beneficiaries?
The scheme primarily targets adult women in distress.
Who oversees the scheme’s implementation?
The Social Justice and Empowerment Department and Admission Advisory Committee.
How is financial assistance given to NGOs?
Quarterly after a review by the Admission Advisory Committee.
What if an NGO does not follow guidelines?
The department can revoke funding and recover financial aid.
Can women leave before completing training?
Yes, but they may forfeit financial assistance and accommodation.
How to contact the department for queries?
Contact details of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Jaipur, are available on their official website.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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