Mahila Samruddhi Yojana (GSKVN)

A financial assistance scheme by the Gujarat Government providing ₹1 lakh loans at 4% interest to female Safai Kamdars and their dependents to start small businesses.

The Mahila Samruddhi Yojana, spearheaded by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of the Gujarat Government and implemented by the Gujarat Safai Kamdar Vikas Nigam (GSKVN), is a crucial initiative designed to empower women from marginalized communities. This scheme provides targeted financial assistance to female Safai Kamdars (sanitation workers) and their dependents, enabling them to establish and grow small-scale self-employment ventures. By offering accessible loans, the Yojana aims to uplift these women economically, fostering entrepreneurship and enhancing their financial independence. The program supports a wide array of business activities, from traditional crafts and services to modern trades, thereby contributing to local economic development and improving the livelihoods of beneficiary families. It represents a commitment to social justice and empowerment, providing a pathway for women to transition from daily wage work to sustainable business ownership.