TEJASWINI Scheme

There are many central schemes in progress on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir especially TEJASWINI Scheme. Under this scheme recently in district Srinagar the authorities have approved 94 Project Proposals under “TEJASWINI” Scheme.

Government has recently reviewed the steps taken for the implementation of “TEJASWANI” scheme in the District and several cases of unemployed eligible female entrepreneurs of Srinagar district were brought before the Committee for approval.

In Srinagar district recently after detailed review approved 94 Project Proposals cases under TEJASWANI scheme of the eligible female entrepreneurs of Srinagar district.

Highlighting the importance of the scheme, the Chairman DLIC said “TEJASWINI” scheme is aimed to provide financial assistance to young women entrepreneurs for setting up profitable self-employment ventures suited to their skill and training aptitude. He said the purpose of the scheme is also to empower and encourage young women of the District in the age group of 18 to 35 to start their business for income generation activities either in manufacturing, service, trading or small business to earn livelihood.

The government said activities covered under this scheme include Canteen and Restaurant, Crèche, Cyber Cafe, Beauty Parlor, Boutique/Tailoring, Fitness center, Yoga center or any other profitable activity of similar nature. The eligible potential female entrepreneur of the District shall be facilitated to avail financial assistance under Mudra loan to the extent of Rs 5 lakh.