Mahila Swavlamban Scheme

The Mahila Swavlamban Scheme is a financial assistance program aimed at empowering women from rural and urban areas to undertake economic activities.

The applicant must be a woman with a family living below the poverty line, with an annual income of Rs. 1,00,000/- in rural areas and Rs. 1,50,000/- in urban areas.

The scheme provides a subsidy of 15% or Rs. 30,000/- (whichever is lower) and loans up to Rs. 2 lakh to eligible women for business activities.

The Women's Economic Development Corporation verifies the application, approves the loan, and facilitates the disbursement through the bank.

Yes, the scheme is open to women from both rural and urban areas who meet the eligibility criteria.

The scheme does not specify an age limit, but the applicant must submit age proof during the application process.

The maximum loan available under the scheme is Rs. 2,00,000/- for eligible women to undertake economic activities.

The subsidy is calculated at 15% of the loan amount or a maximum of Rs. 30,000/-, whichever is lower.

Yes, the loan can be used for any economic activity or business venture that supports the applicant's financial independence.

The application must be submitted to the Gujarat State Women's Economic Development Corporation at their office in Gandhinagar.

Documents required include age proof, Aadhar card, quotation, experience certificate, income proof, and ration card copy.