Sarkari Yojana

Mahila Swavlamban Scheme

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Mahila Swavlamban Scheme helps BPL women start or expand a business. It offers loans of up to ₹2,00,000 and a subsidy of 15% or ₹30,000, whichever is lower.

About Mahila Swavlamban Scheme

Gujarat’s Women and Child Development Department has launched the “Mahila Swavlamban Scheme” to empower women with money to begin or grow economic activities. It is aimed at women in both rural and urban areas, with a particular focus on families below the poverty line. By combining a subsidy with a loan, the scheme supports women’s economic progress and helps them stand on their own feet.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Mahila Swavlamban Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only women may apply

Only women may apply.

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She has to live in Gujarat

She has to live in Gujarat.

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She must fall in the BPL (Below Poverty…

She must fall in the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category

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The income criterion is ₹1,20,000/- a year for…

The income criterion is ₹1,20,000/- a year for rural areas and ₹1,50,000/- a year for urban areas.

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

Benefits Provided

Mahila Swavlamban Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Subsidy Support:

For their business ventures, eligible women get a subsidy of 15% or as much as ₹30,000/-, whichever is the smaller amount.

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Loan Facility:

Loans of up to ₹2,00,000/- are available for starting or growing an economic activity.

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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Document showing age

Document showing age.

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Copy of Aadhaar card

Copy of Aadhaar card.

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Price quotation for the business activity

Price quotation for the business activity.

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Certificate of experience

Certificate of experience.

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Proof of income

Proof of income.

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A copy of the Ration card

A copy of the Ration card.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Mahila Swavlamban Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Step-1: Complete the prescribed form, filling in every detail. Step-2: Hand in the form with the required documents at the Women's Economic Development Corporation. Helpdesk: Contact Details.

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

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References