Himachal Pradesh Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• Himachal Pradesh Government is well known for its welfare schemes for the people.
• Before the assembly election, Congress party promise to provide monthly assistance to women of Himachal Pradesh if party comes to power.
• Now there is a Congress Party Government in Himachal Pradesh, so the party fulfilled their promise.
• Himachal Pradesh Government started Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana in the State.
• It was launched in the year 2023.
• The main objective behind launching Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana is to empower women financially by providing them monthly financial assistance.
• This scheme is also called "Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Scheme".
• Under Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana, Government of Himachal Pradesh is going to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,500/- per month to all the eligible women beneficiaries of Himachal Pradesh.
• Women can spent this financial assistance on their daily house expenses.
• Only those women are eligible to get fianancial assistance under Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana whose age is between 18 years to 59 years.
• Buddhist Nuns residing at Buddhist Monastery is also eligible to get financial assistance of Rs. 1,500/- per month.
• In order to extend the benefits of the scheme to women from other areas, the state government amended the scheme in March 2024 and launched the same for the entire state.
• While amending the scheme, the Chief Minister has changed the name of "Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana" to "Himachal Pradesh Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana".
• Now under this new scheme, women of other districts who were unable to avail the benefits of this scheme can apply for the scheme.
• Eligible Women Beneficiary can apply for financial assistance by filling the Application Form of Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana or now known as Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana.

Scheme Benefits

• The following financial assistance will be provided to eligible women beneficiaries under Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana :-
  • Financial Assistance of Rs. 1,500/- per Month.

Eligibility Requirements

• Women should be a Permanent Resident of Himachal Pradesh.
• The Age of Women should be between 18 Years to 60 Years.
• Buddhist Nuns are also eligible for Financial Assistance.

Required Documents

• The below mentioned documents will be required to avail the benefit of Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana :-
  • Residence Proof of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Age Proof/ Birth Certificate.
  • Aadhar Card.
  • Ration Card.
  • Passport Size Photo.
  • Bank/ Post Office Account Details.
  • Proof of being a Buddhist Nun.

Steps to Apply

• Eligible Women Beneficiaries can apply for financial assistance under Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana by filling the Offline Application Form.
• Application Form of Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana is available free of cost at the office of Tehsil Welfare Officer or District Welfare Officer.
• Fill the Application Form of Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana / Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Samman Nidhi Yojana Application form carefully and attach all the required documents with it.
• Submit the Application Form along with the all the document in the office of Tehsil Welfare Officer or District Welfare Officer.
• Application Form and Documents will be thoroughly scrutinized by the concerned officials.
• After initial verification, Application Form of Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana will be forwarded to Additional Commissioner for further approval.
• After final approval, financial assistance of Rs. 1,500/- per month will be transferred in the beneficiaries bank account.
• After that the financial assistance will be transferred in the bank account of beneficiary on half yearly basis.

Important Forms

• Himachal Pradesh Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana Application Form.

Relevent Links

• Himachal Pradesh SC/ ST, OBC Empowerment Department Portal.
• Himachal Pradesh Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi Yojana Guidelines.

Contact Information

• Himachal Pradesh SC/ ST, OBC Empowerment Department Helpline Number :- 0177-2622041.
• Himachal Pradesh SC/ST, OBC Empowerment Department Helpdesk Email :- social-hp@nic.in.
• Department of SC/ ST, OBC Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh,
  Block Number - 33, SDA Complex,
  Kasumpti, Shimla,
  Himachal Pradesh.