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Women and Child; Skills & Employment

Mukhya Mantri Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana

Under this scheme, permanent training will be provided for the economic and social upliftment of women suffering from any form of violence and living in difficult circumstances so that they can get employment.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Madhya Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Under this scheme, permanent training will be provided on various subjects like: | - Pharmacy, Beautician, Hotel/Event Management | - Nursing, Short Term Management Course (Cooking/Banking), Laboratory Assistant | - Physiotherapy, I.T.I./Polytechnic Course, B.Ed./D.Ed. etc. | Only from Government Institutions: | - Aaya/Dai/Ward Nurse Hospitality, other training as the Government prescribes from time to time. | Note: This training will be conducted by institutions whose degrees or certificates are recognized as valid for government and non-government services.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a rape victim woman or girl.; The applicant should be a BPL woman saved from trafficking.; The applicant should be an acid attack victim.; The applicant should be a woman who completed their prison sentence.; The applicant should be a BPL woman who is abandoned/ divorced.; The applicant should be a girl/woman in distress residing in government and non-government shelter homes, girls’ homes, maintenance homes, etc.; The applicant should be a dowry victim woman.; The applicant should be a victim of child marriage.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

When was the scheme launched?

The scheme was launched in September 2013 by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Who is eligible for the scheme?

Eligibility includes rape victims, women saved from trafficking, acid attack victims, women who have completed their prison sentence, abandoned/divorced BPL women, women in shelter homes, dowry victims, and victims of child marriage.

What type of training is provided under the scheme?

Training includes Pharmacy, Beautician, Hotel/Event Management, Nursing, Short Term Management Course (Cooking/Banking), Laboratory Assistant, Physiotherapy, I.T.I./Polytechnic Course, B.Ed./D.Ed., and other government-prescribed trainings.

Are the training programs recognized?

Yes, the training is conducted by institutions whose degrees or certificates are recognized as valid for government and non-government services.

How does the scheme help women in emergency situations?

It provides immediate support and training to help women rehabilitate and become self-reliant, enabling them to support themselves and their families.

What is the main objective of the scheme?

The main objectives are to help women in emergency situations, re-establish victims, encourage self-employment, make women independent, and increase their social, economic, and educational level.

How can women apply for the scheme?

Women can apply by submitting their application to the office of the District Women Programme Officer by post or in person. They can also contact the nearest Anganwadi Centre.

Can women from all parts of Madhya Pradesh apply?

Yes, eligible women from any part of Madhya Pradesh can apply for the scheme.

Are there any charges for the training programs?

The training programs are provided free of cost to eligible women under the scheme.

Can women who are currently in shelter homes apply?

Yes, women residing in government and non-government shelter homes, girls' homes, and maintenance homes are eligible to apply.