The scheme primarily focuses on enhancing the socio-economic standing of the Charmakar community by promoting self-reliance through financial assistance.

Yes, loans are capped between ₹25,000 and ₹50,000 per beneficiary, with a low-interest rate of 4% per annum.

No, the Mahila Samridhi Yojana is specifically designed to provide financial assistance to female members of the Charmakar community.

By offering financial assistance at a low-interest rate and prioritising socially disadvantaged categories such as widows and divorcees, the scheme enables economic independence and enhances the quality of life for beneficiaries.

No specific training is mentioned in the scheme guidelines, but applicants are expected to have prior knowledge of the business they wish to pursue.

LIDCOM oversees the distribution of application forms, processing of applications, and facilitation of financial assistance for eligible beneficiaries.

Yes, the scheme supports the production of footwear and leather articles, which are either supplied to government departments or sold in the open market.

The application form is available at the District Office of the Leather Industries Development Corporation of Maharashtra (LIDCOM).

Yes, special priority is given to widows and divorcees within the Charmakar community when providing financial assistance.

Loans ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 are provided to eligible beneficiaries at an interest rate of 4% per annum.

Yes, applicants must be between 18 and 50 years of age to apply for benefits under the Mahila Samridhi Yojana.

Yes, applicants must possess adequate knowledge about the business for which they are seeking financial assistance under the scheme.

Applicants need to submit income and caste certificates issued by an authorised government officer and provide proof of permanent residency in Maharashtra.

To qualify for the scheme, applicants' annual income must be below ₹98,000 in rural areas and below ₹1,20,000 in urban areas.