Rajasthan Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Yojana

Overview of the scheme
Name of the schemeRajasthan Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Scheme.
Starting date19.12.2021
BenefitFree sanitary napkins will be distributed to girls and women.
Nodal DepartmentDepartment of Women and Child Development.
Rajasthan Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Yojana

About

    • In the financial year 2021-22, Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Yojana has been launched by the Honorable Chief Minister on 19.12.2021.
    • Women and Child Development Department, Rajasthan Government is the nodal department of this scheme.
  • I am Shakti Udan Yojana will be developed by Mamta Bhupesh, Minister of Women and Child Development Department. 
  • Under which free sanitary napkins will be distributed to girls and women
  • 12 sanitary napkins will be distributed free of cost to girls and women every month.
  • Through Rajasthan I am Shakti Udan Yojana, women of the state can be made self-reliant and empowered.
  • Through this scheme, apart from developing the women of the state, their condition will also be improved.
  • Due to which women will not have to face any problems.
  • Through I am Shakti Udan Yojana around 1.2 Crore women of the state will be benefited under this scheme.
  • The following girls will be eligible for Rajasthan Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Yojana:-
    • Permanent resident of Rajasthan.
    • Only women will be eligible.
    • Girls and women between the ages of 11 and 45 years will be eligible.
    • The beneficiary should be living below the poverty line.
  • Rajasthan Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Yojana has been started in the state of Rajasthan with the following objectives:-
    • To encourage girls and women to use sanitary napkins.
    • To make women aware especially in rural areas where the practice of veil is prevalent.
  • Availability/distribution center of sanitary napkins under Rajasthan Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Yojana:-
    • Distribution in government schools and selected Anganwadi centres in the first phase.
    • In the second phase, in other educational institutions and all Anganwadi centres.

Benefits under the scheme

  • Under the Rajasthan Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Yojana, the following benefits will be provided to the girls:-
    • 12 free sanitary napkins will be distributed to girls and women every month.

Eligibility

  • The following girls will be eligible for Rajasthan Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Yojana:-
    • Permanent resident of Rajasthan.
    • Only women will be eligible.
    • Girls and women between the ages of 11 and 45 years will be eligible.
    • The beneficiary should be living below the poverty line.

Documents

  • Aadhar card.
  • Address proof.
  • Caste certificate.
  • Permanent address of the applicant.
  • BPL certificate.

Application Process

  • The government has not issued any kind of application process for this scheme.
  • Under this scheme, any woman can get sanitary napkins from the following centers:-
    • Any school in the state.
    • Any college in the state.
    • From Anganwadi centres of the state.
  • Sanitary napkins will be distributed free of cost here.
  • Women can freely go to these centres and get free sanitary napkins.

FAQs

What is the Rajasthan Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Yojana?

The Rajasthan Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Yojana is a state government initiative aimed at empowering women by providing them with financial support for entrepreneurship and skill development. The scheme focuses on encouraging women to start their businesses and become self-reliant.

What kind of financial support is provided under this scheme?

Under the Rajasthan Indira Mahila Shakti Udan Yojana, eligible women can receive loans at subsidized interest rates. The financial support can be used for setting up a new business, expanding an existing one, or for skill development and training.