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State Government Scheme

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.

Female
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Tamil Nadu
Category
Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
How to Apply
Online - via CSC / Offline

About the Government Working Women’s Hostel Scheme

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 safe accommodation and food facilities to working women who live far away from their families and belong to lower and middle-income groups. The women can stay 3 years in the hostel.

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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 Criteria

  1. The applicant should be a working woman.
  2. If the applicant is in Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹25000/- per month.
  3. If the applicant is in a district other than Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹15000/- per month.

How to Apply for Government Working Women’s Hostel

Application mode: Online - via CSC / Offline

Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) needed to apply for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.

Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.

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 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

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 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 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).

Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Government Working Women’s Hostel scheme?

The scheme &quot;Government Working Women’s Hostel&quot; is an initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to safe accommodation and food facilities to working women who live far away from their families and belong to l…

Who is eligible for Government Working Women’s Hostel?

The applicant should be a working woman. If the applicant is in Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹25000/- per month. If the applicant is in a district other than Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹15000/- per month.

What benefits does Government Working Women’s Hostel provide?

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.

How can I apply for Government Working Women’s Hostel?

Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) needed to apply for the concerned scheme. Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process. Step 3: In the application form, fill…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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