Post by: Sinduja Shankar in Government Initiatives
Working Women Hostel Scheme The Government of India has launched “Working Women Hostel Scheme” to promote the availability of reliable and conveniently located accommodation for the working women who are leaving their homes due to professional commitments. Under this scheme,…
Post by: Arnold Thomas in Government Initiatives
Nai Roshni Nai Roshni is a scheme for developing the leadership skills of minority women. The program aims at instilling confidence among women belonging to the minority sections of the society. This scheme will help them to interact better with Government…
Post by: Arnold Thomas in Business Startup Government Initiatives
KIRAN-Women Scientist Scheme-B (WOS-B) To foster Women Empowerment in the field of Science and Technology, Government of India (GoI) provides fellowship programs like KIRAN (Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing) Scheme. Women Scientist Scheme–B (WOS-B) is one among the…
Post by: Sinduja Shankar in Business Startup Government Initiatives
Jharkhand Tejaswini Project The Government of Jharkhand has initiated the “Tejaswini Project” to promote socio-economic empowerment of teenage girls and young women. This project aims to enhance their skills and help them acquire education, training, employment and enter the experienced workforce…
Post by: Arnold Thomas in Business Registration Government Initiatives
Private Entrepreneur Guarantee Scheme (PEGS) About 75% of the Indian population depends on agriculture and agro-based industries for their livelihood. India produces approximately 263.3 Million Tonnes (MT) of food grains every year. Unfortunately, 10% of grains are wasted every year…
Post by: Arnold Thomas in Banking
Mahila Adhikarita Yojana (MAY) The National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) is an Enterprise which is under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The main objective of NSKFDC is to promote socio-economic upliftment of Safai Karamcharis/Scavengers (A person engaged in any…
Post by: Karthiga in Government Initiatives
Swarnima Scheme for Women The Swarnima Scheme was introduced by the National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) for the welfare of Women. Under this scheme, term loan will be provided to women entrepreneur belonging to the target group…
Post by: Sreeram Viswanath in Government Initiatives
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Maternity Benefit Programme that was launched on the 31st of December, 2016 for the benefit of pregnant and lactating mothers. It is implemented across the country in…
Post by: Sinduja Shankar in Banking Business Startup
V-Swashakti Scheme Vijaya Bank has initiated a scheme called “V-Swashakti Scheme” to promote women’s entrepreneurship development. Under this scheme, the bank grants financial assistance to women entrepreneurs for those who are engaged in small business, professional or self-employed and retail…
Post by: Sreeram Viswanath in Government Initiatives
National Commission for Women The National Commission for women was formed in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. The statutory body is engaged in reviewing the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women, recommending remedial legislative measures,…