Forgot Lakshmi Bhandar! Now Every Women can Get ₹5000 Under This State Government Scheme

The West Bengal government has launched several welfare schemes for the common people. Similarly, to make the women of the state financially self-reliant, there is another scheme besides Lakshmi Bhandar, where financial assistance of up to Rs 5,000 is available. Yes, we are talking about Jago Prakalpa. But to know who can apply for this scheme, what are the qualifications, how to apply etc., read the report.

What is Jago Prakalpa?

Let us inform you that Jago Prakalpa is basically a scheme launched for women associated with self-help groups in the state. The main objective of this scheme is to financially empower women, strengthen self-help groups and encourage small businesses. This scheme is run under the Self-Help Groups and Self-Employment Department of the state government. According to the government, through self-help groups, women not only become self-reliant, but also the economic development of the family and society.

How much money is available in this scheme?

It is reported that under the Jaago scheme, a one-time grant of Rs 5,000 is given to self-help groups. This money is directly deposited in the bank account of the group. Even the state government has allocated Rs 5,000 crore for this project, and about 10 lakh self-help groups will get the benefits of this project. The biggest thing is that the benefits of this project are available in both urban and rural areas.

What are the qualifications required to apply for this project?

The qualifications that women have to fulfill to apply for the Jaago scheme are—

Women must be members of a self-help group.
The group must be active for at least one year.
The group must have an active bank account in its name.
The account must have a minimum balance of Rs 5,000.
There must be a term loan or cash credit limit.
The group must have only women members.

When is the money given?

The Jaago scheme money is basically given once a year. In most cases, the money from this scheme is directly deposited in the bank accounts of the self-help groups by March-April. However, women do not have to apply separately for this. Only eligible groups are given money. But in many cases, the list is finalized after verification at the block or district level.

It should be noted that the government has asked to use this money mainly in business. Especially for small businesses or production, for purchasing raw materials, to meet bank loan installments, and for the urgent financial needs of the group. That is, this money should not be used for personal expenses, but for the development of the group. So if you or someone you know is a member of a self-help group, then apply today after knowing the conditions of this scheme and take a step forward on the path of self-reliance.