Department of Women and Child Development, West Bengal Government has started Swawlamban scheme which aims to improve the lives of poor women by training them to ensure their employment.
Objective:
The objective of this scheme is to train the poor women, preferably in non-traditional areas to ensure their employment.
Target group/Beneficiaries:
Poor and needy women of urban slums and rural areas from weaker sections like S.C., S.T. etc.
Pattern of assistance:
- Training cost
- Stipend to the trainees
- Training kit
- Dormitory facilities if required
- Seed money
- DCC
- Management training
- Pre-production activities
Source: Women and Child Welfare Department