Government Working Women’s Hostel
The scheme "Government Working Women’s Hostel" is an initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide safe accommodation facilities to working women who live far away from their families, belonging to lower and middle-income groups.
- Ministry / Department
- Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
What is Government Working Women’s Hostel?
The scheme "Government Working Women’s Hostel" is an initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide safe accommodation facilities to working women who live far away from their families, belonging to lower and middle-income groups.
- Benefit
- - Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹300/- per month in Chennai and ₹200/- per month in other Districts. - Safe accommodation, food, and electricity charges on a dividing basis. - The women can stay for 3 years in the hostel.
- Level
- State — Tamil Nadu
- Ministry / Dept.
- Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- 1. The applicant should be a working woman. 1. If the applicant is in Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹25000/- per month. 1. If the applicant is in a district other than Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹15000/- per month.
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- Recently
Benefits
- Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹300/- per month in Chennai and ₹200/- per month in other Districts. - Safe accommodation, food, and electricity charges on a dividing basis. - The women can stay for 3 years in the hostel.
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Online - Via Csc application — step 1
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: Online - Via Csc application — step 2
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: Online - Via Csc application — step 3
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Online - Via Csc application — step 4
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Step 5: Offline application — step 1
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 6: Offline application — step 2
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 7: Offline application — step 3
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer/ Superintendents, Government Working Women Hostel/Extension Officer (Social Welfare).
Step 8: Offline application — step 4
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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