Handicraft Mela Participation

The scheme enables artisans and handicraft organizations to participate in government-sponsored melas across Gujarat and other states, fostering market access and preserving traditional crafts. Benefits include subsidized stall fees, promotional support, sales opportunities for handmade products.

Indira Amma Bhojanalya

The primary objective of the scheme is to provide nutritious and affordable food to the poor and needy sections of society and to economically strengthen rural women’s self-help groups (SHGs) by providing continuous income-generating employment through the operation of these canteens.

Mahila Samiriddhi Yojana for Minority Community

The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes & Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam. Under this scheme, loans up to ₹1,00,000/- per beneficiary are provided only to women entrepreneurs of the target group, either directly or through Self-Help Groups.

Micro Finance Scheme for Self Help Groups (GTKVN)

The scheme aims to economically empower women from Thakor and Koli castes through self-employment opportunities via Self Help Groups (SHGs). Under this scheme, eligible members of SHGs receive a loan up to ₹60,000/- at low interest to start or expand small-scale businesses/enterprises.

Jyoti Gramodyog Vikas Yojana

The scheme provides margin money subsidies (25–30%) for new rural industrial projects (₹1,00,000/- to 25,00,000/-) to artisans, entrepreneurs, and SHGs, leveraging a 24-hour electricity supply in villages. Beneficiaries must be aged 25–50 years with a Class 10th education.

Vanchit Ikai Samooh Aur Vargon Ko Aarthik Sahayata Yojana

The VISVAS (Vanchit Ikai Samooh aur Vargon ko Aarthik Sahayata) Scheme aims to provide interest subvention to OBC/SC Self Help Groups (SHGs) or individuals. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission

DAY-NRLM is the flagship program of MoRD for promoting poverty reduction through building strong institutions for the poor, particularly women, and enabling these institutions to access a range of financial services and livelihoods. States are enabled to formulate their poverty reduction plans.

Harvesting Tools Assistance for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)

Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the SC category as well as to FPOs (Farmers Producer Organizations), FPCs (Farmers Producer Companies), FIGs (Farmer Interest Groups), SHGs (Self-Help Groups), and Cooperative Societies for purchasing harvesting tools.

Harvesting Tools Assistance for Scheduled Tribes (HRT-3)

Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the ST category as well as to FPOs (Farmers Producer Organizations), FPCs (Farmers Producer Companies), FIGs (Farmer Interest Groups), SHGs (Self-Help Groups), and Cooperative Societies for purchasing harvesting tools.

Mahila Nursery Yojana

The scheme aims to promote nursery establishment by providing women’s groups with high-quality seedlings or saplings from certified sources, along with a fixed grant, technical support, and training to ensure effective nursery operations.

Micro Finance Scheme- Credit Line 2 for Minority Community

The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes &d Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam. Under the scheme, small loans of ₹1,50,000/- per beneficiary are provided to members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), either directly or through the SHGs.

Micro Finance Scheme- Credit Line 1 for Minority Community

The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam. Under the scheme, small loans of ₹1,00,000/- are provided to members of SHGs, either directly or through the SHGs, to meet the needs of the poorest among the poor.

Kayaka Spoorthi Scheme Karnataka

The “Kayaka Spoorthi Scheme” aims to provide financial assistance to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) engaged in the leather industry. The goal is to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence by enabling these women to start or expand business activities related to leatherwork.

Harvesting Tools Assistance for General Category (HRT-2)

Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the General Category as well as to FPOs (Farmers Producer Organizations), FPCs (Farmers Producer Companies), FIGs (Farmer Interest Groups), SHGs (Self-Help Groups), and Cooperative Societies for purchasing harvesting tools.