Sarkari Yojana

Ladies Vocational Centres

Jammu and Kashmir
Quick Summary: J&K's Department of Social Welfare runs Ladies Vocational Centres offering women and girls 11-month training in tailoring, embroidery, leather work, stenography and more, with a stipend @₹100/- per month.

About Ladies Vocational Centres

Started by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, the “Ladies Vocational Centres” are among several Vocational Training Centres the department runs in Srinagar and Jammu. Trainees learn trades such as cutting and tailoring, leather works, machine embroidery, stenography, and Croshia work. Training lasts 11 months, and to motivate attendance each trainee receives a stipend @₹100/- per month. Under the Cottage Industry Centre, the department additionally trains participants in Carpentry, leather work, and weaving. The “Ladies Vocational Centre” at Chand Nagar Jammu can admit 75 trainees, while every Social Welfare Centre takes 25 trainees. The Centres function under the department’s UT Sponsored Scheme. Objective: The “Ladies Vocational Centers” chiefly aim to train women in trades like cutting, embroidery, knitting and stenography so they can set up their own income-generating units.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Social Welfare Department Through Its Directorates, Government Of Jammu And Kashmir

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jan 2000

Closing Date

01 Jan 2020

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Ladies Vocational Centres, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only permanent residents of the Union Territory, Jammu…

Only permanent residents of the Union Territory, Jammu & Kashmir may apply.

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Admission is open to women/girls alone

Admission is open to women/girls alone.

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For Craft, women & girls aged 14-40 years…

For Craft, women & girls aged 14-40 years who have passed Middle can apply.

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For Stenography, women & girls aged 16-25 years…

For Stenography, women & girls aged 16-25 years who have passed 10+2 class are eligible. Note 01: Training runs for 11 months. Note 02: The "Ladies Vocational Centre" at Chand Nagar Jammu has room for 75 trainees, and each Social Welfare Centre can take 25 trainees.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Ladies Vocational Centres provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Trainees can learn Cutting and Tailoring, Leather-work, Machine…

Trainees can learn Cutting and Tailoring, Leather-work, Machine Embroidery, Stenography, and Croshia work.

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While under training, each candidate gets a stipend…

While under training, each candidate gets a stipend @₹100/- per month.

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Carpentry, Leather-work, and Weaving are taught as well,…

Carpentry, Leather-work, and Weaving are taught as well, under the Cottage Industry Centre.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Proof of identity, i.e

Proof of identity, i.e. Aadhaar Card or Voter ID Card

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Certificate of educational qualification

Certificate of educational qualification

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Age proof

Age proof

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Photographs of passport size

Photographs of passport size

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Details of bank account

Details of bank account

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Proof of residence

Proof of residence

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2000-01-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Ladies Vocational Centres through the offline application process outlined below.

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Admission to the "Ladies Vocational Centre" takes place…

Admission to the "Ladies Vocational Centre" takes place every April, when applicants may apply.

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Once the advertisement is published, get in touch…

Once the advertisement is published, get in touch with the District Social Welfare Officer.

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Complete the application form in full, enclose the…

Complete the application form in full, enclose the relevant documents, and hand it in at the concerned office.

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Admission to the "Ladies Vocational Centre" is granted…

Admission to the "Ladies Vocational Centre" is granted after successful verification.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Objectives

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The main objective of the "Ladies Vocational Centers" is to impart training in various trades i.e. cutting, embroidery, knitting as well as stenography to the female folk to enable them to start their income-generating units.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References