Mahila Kisan Yojana (Maharashtra)
✓ Information verified — April 2026Mahila Kisan Yojana is a Maharashtra government scheme run by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance. It aims to improve the economic conditions and lifestyle of women from disadvantaged Charmakar (leather worker) communities. The scheme supports the production, training, and sale of footwear and leather products, providing both financial assistance and skill development opportunities.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for setting up footwear and leather production units
- Subsidy on equipment and raw materials for leather work
- Access to loans at reduced interest rates for business expansion
- Training in footwear design and leather product manufacturing
- Support for marketing and selling of produced leather articles
- Employment generation through self-employment opportunities
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–50 years
- Residence: Maharashtra residents only
- Applicant must be a woman from Charmakar (leather worker) community
- Must belong to Scheduled Caste category
- Must be a resident of Maharashtra
- Should be economically disadvantaged or below specified income threshold
- Preference given to women without regular employment
- Age typically between 18-60 years (subject to state guidelines)
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Residence Certificate
- 6. Applicant Photograph
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Maharashtra
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–50 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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