What you get
- The training is provided in the trades like Cutting and Tailoring, Leather-work, Machine Embroidery, Stenography, and Croshia work. | - The stipend @₹100/- per month is given to the candidates under training. | - The training is also provided under the Cottage Industry Centre in the trade of Carpentry, Leather-work, and Weaving.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The main objective of the "Ladies Vocational Centres" is to impart training in various trades e.i. cutting, embroidery, knitting, and stenography to the female folk to enable them to start their income-generating units.
By which department was this scheme launched?
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir
What are the trades in which training is provided to the trainees?
The training is provided to trainees in the trades like Cutting And Tailoring, Leather Works, Machine Embroidery, Stenography, and Croshia work.
What are the trades in which training is provided under Cottage Industry Centre?
Under Cottage Industry Centre, training is provided in the trade of Carpentry, leatherwork, and weaving.
What is the duration of the training?
The duration of the training is 11 months.
How much is the stipend to be given to the trainees?
The stipend @[?]100/- per month is given to the candidates under training.
What is the intake capacity of trainees in each Social Welfare Centre?
The intake capacity of a "Ladies Vocational Centre" is 25 trainees in each Social Welfare Centre.
What is the intake capacity of “Ladies Vocational Centre” located at Chand Nagar Jammu?
The intake capacity of the "Ladies Vocational Centre" located at Chand Nagar Jammu is 75 trainees.
Are these centres operated under UT Sponsored Scheme?
Yes, these Centres are fully operated under the UT Sponsored Scheme run by the department.
Is this scheme only for a resident of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir?
Yes, the candidate should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory, Jammu & Kashmir.
Who is eligible under the scheme?
Only the women & girls of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible under the scheme.
What are the eligibility criteria for taking admission for Craft?
The women & girls are all eligible between the ages 14-40 years with a Middle pass for Craft.
What are the eligibility criteria for taking admission for Stenography?
The women & girls are all eligible between the ages 16-25 years with a 10+2 class pass for Stenography.
In which month does the admission in these “Ladies Vocational Centre” starts?
The applicant may apply and take admission every April of the year.
To whom may I contact for admission?
The applicant needs to contact District Social Welfare Officer, upon the publishing of the Advertisement.