Women Self Employment Scheme — ₹5,000 Grant for Women in Himachal Pradesh
A Himachal Pradesh government grant of up to ₹5,000 for women across the state whose yearly income is ₹35,000 or less and who want to set up a small venture.
- Funding amount
- ₹5,000 (grant)
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Women Self Employment Scheme is a grant programme of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh. Under it, a woman who wants to launch a venture of her own can receive up to ₹5,000 in cash to serve as her starting capital.
The thinking behind the scheme is straightforward. Plenty of women across the state have the skill and the willingness to run a micro-enterprise but not the money for the first stock, the first piece of equipment, or the first counter. This grant is designed to close that gap and make self-employment a realistic option rather than a distant one.
It backs neighbourhood-scale, money-earning ventures rather than high-growth startups. Tea stalls, karyana shops, stationery shops, pan bidi or cigarette outlets, tailoring units, poultry farms, wool, khadi and embroidery shops, and Maniyari shops all fall within its scope, along with other needs-based earning activities identified locally.
There is no application window to wait for. The scheme runs on a rolling basis and stays open throughout the year, and applications are made in person through the District Welfare Officer.
Highlights
- One-time grant of up to ₹5,000 for women entrepreneurs in Himachal Pradesh
- Yearly income must be ₹35,000 or less to qualify
- Non-repayable seed capital — no repayment and no equity given up
- Covers tea stalls, karyana shops, tailoring, poultry, khadi and embroidery units and similar micro-ventures
- Applicants with a physical handicap can also apply
- Rolling applications — there is no last date, so you can apply at any time
Who can apply
The scheme is open to women across Himachal Pradesh who intend to launch a venture of their own — a trade, a shop, or a small industry — as a way to earn a living. You do not need to be running an enterprise already; the plan to start one is what matters.
- Applicant: must be a woman.
- Income: yearly earnings must stay at or below ₹35,000.
- Purpose: the business, trade, or small industry has to be set up as a means of livelihood.
- Disability: applicants with a physical handicap are also eligible.
Because income forms part of the test, an income certificate carries real weight in the application. Every application is verified against these conditions before any assistance is released.
Women Self Employment Scheme — ₹5,000 Grant for Women in Himachal Pradesh is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Women Self Employment Scheme — ₹5,000 Grant for Women in Himachal Pradesh accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
The support on offer is a one-time cash grant of up to ₹5,000. It is non-repayable seed capital — the money does not have to be returned, and no ownership share is claimed in the venture you start.
- What it can cover: the costs of setting up, the first purchase of inventory, or basic equipment needed to get the business or trade running.
- Ventures it can fund: tea stalls, karyana shops, stationery shops, pan bidi or cigarette outlets, tailoring units, poultry farms, wool, khadi and embroidery shops, Maniyari shops, and other earning activities identified as needs-based at the local level.
- Beyond the cash: the grant supports economic independence, puts the skills a woman already has to practical use, and strengthens her role in the local economy and her standing within her community.
About the provider
Women Self Employment Scheme — ₹5,000 Grant for Women in Himachal Pradesh is offered by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh, a government body. As a government-backed grant, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Every application that reaches the District Welfare Officer goes through verification before any money is released.
- The officer confirms that the applicant is a woman.
- The applicant's income is checked against the scheme's income condition.
- The intention to set up a small business as a livelihood is confirmed.
A local committee or another designated authority may also review the application and the attached documents to validate eligibility. The financial assistance is disbursed only once this verification is completed.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Women Self Employment Scheme — ₹5,000 Grant for Women in Himachal Pradesh, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Women Self Employment Scheme — ₹5,000 Grant for Women in Himachal Pradesh is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹5,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does the Women Self Employment Scheme provide?
An eligible woman receives a one-time grant of up to ₹5,000. The scheme treats this as non-repayable seed capital, so the amount is not returned and no share in the business is taken against it.
Who can apply for this scheme?
It is meant for women across Himachal Pradesh who plan to launch their own business, trade, or small industry as a way of earning a livelihood. Her yearly earnings need to stay at or below ₹35,000, and applicants with a physical handicap are also eligible.
Is there an income limit to qualify?
Yes. A woman's yearly income has to be ₹35,000 or less. An income certificate forms part of the application, and the figure is verified by the District Welfare Officer before any assistance is released.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to apply?
No. The conditions listed for this scheme are limited to the applicant being a woman, meeting the ₹35,000 income condition, and intending to set up a business, trade, or small industry for a livelihood. DPIIT recognition and MSME or Udyam registration are not among the requirements for the scheme.
Does the scheme take equity in my business, or must the money be repaid?
Neither. The assistance is a grant rather than a loan or an investment, so nothing is repaid and no equity or ownership stake is claimed in the venture you start.
What kind of businesses can the grant be used for?
The scheme covers small earning ventures such as tea stalls, karyana shops, stationery shops, pan bidi or cigarette outlets, tailoring units, poultry farms, wool, khadi and embroidery shops, and Maniyari shops. Other earning activities identified as needs-based at the local level are also permitted.
What is the last date to apply?
There is no last date. The scheme is rolling and always open, so an application can be made at any point in the year through the District Welfare Officer.
How do I apply, and where do I get the form?
Visit the District Welfare Officer during office hours and ask for the prescribed application form, Annexure-I, which is issued as a hard copy. Fill in all the mandatory fields, attach self-attested copies of the required documents, and submit the completed form to the officer. Ask for a receipt recording the date and time of submission and, where applicable, a unique application number you can use to track the status. Scheme information is also published on the Himachal Pradesh government website at https://himachal.nic.in/.
Which documents do I need to attach?
An application is expected to carry self-attested copies of identity proof such as an Aadhaar card, residence proof, and an income certificate that establishes the ₹35,000 condition. A brief description or plan of the proposed business may also be sought. Since the exact list can vary, confirm the mandatory documents with the District Welfare Office before submitting.
Can women with a physical disability apply?
Yes. Applicants with a physical handicap are also eligible for the scheme, alongside the other conditions of being a woman, staying within the income limit, and intending to set up a livelihood venture.
Who offers Women Self Employment Scheme — ₹5,000 Grant for Women in Himachal Pradesh?
Women Self Employment Scheme — ₹5,000 Grant for Women in Himachal Pradesh is offered by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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