Swanirbhar Nari Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme 2024, All Details Available Here, Apply Online

Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme 2024, launched by CM Sarbananda Sonowal for economically disadvantaged women, around 4 lakh families to benefit in 1st phase of Atma Nirbhar Assam Scheme, approx 3.72 lakh sustainable individual and 822 community assets to be created. 

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The Atma Nirbhar Assam Scheme would be implemented under MGNREGA with the convergence of schemes of various state departments and missions. It includes Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission, Agriculture & Horticulture, Fishery, Environment & Forest, Handloom and Textiles, Sericulture, Veterinary, and Animal Husbandry, etc.

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Swanirbhar Naari is a state flagship scheme implemented by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam, to support indigenous weavers and promote their traditional hand-woven items. The scheme ensures direct procurement from weavers without the involvement of middlemen, thereby providing them fair market access and improved remuneration for their craftsmanship.

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Under the scheme, a dedicated online portal (swanirbharnaari.assam.gov.in) is used for the registration of eligible weavers. The weavers are required to undergo physical field verification by departmental officials, and their registration is mapped with their Aadhaar number. The scheme encourages the weavers to acquire various certifications and provides quality training to upgrade their skills through Handloom Training Centres and Institutes. To enhance productivity and quality, modern technology is integrated into the traditional weaving process.

Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme 2024 : Overview

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Objectives of Atma Nirbhar Assam Scheme

• The scheme has launched to empower economically weak Women
• 4 lakh families will be benefited by this scheme
• This scheme will give Women self employment opportunities
• Atmanirbhar Scheme is a big initiative for women empowerment
• This Scheme would be implemented under MGNREGA
• Provide self employment to all categories of educated youth through suitable mechanism.
• Create entrepreneur-oriented ecosystem in the state of Assam.
• Generate employment opportunities in rural and urban areas through setting up of new/existing ventures.
• Provide financial assistance to enterprising individuals and groups to undertake new/existing economic activities.
• Strengthen the State Government’s special focus on rural economy.

Asset Creation in Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme

In the case of individual asset creation, 5 identified activities would be implemented across all Development Blocks. For community asset creation, 20 activities would be implemented in selected Development Blocks. In addition to this, monitoring committees from panchayats up to State level would be constituted for effective implementation of the scheme.

Need for Swanirbhar Naari Scheme

Many women personalities like Sati Joymati, Sati Sadhani, Kanaklata Baruah, Magri Orang, Indira Miri have exemplified women’s power in the Assam state. CM mentioned that women of the Assam state are very hardworking and even urged them to show utmost commitment in implementing the Swanirbhar Nari – Atma Nirbhar Asom Scheme.

Implementation of Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme

CM has underlined the role of PRI representatives in ensuring the effective implementation of the Swanirbhar Nari – Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme. Chief Minister called upon PRI representatives to extend full cooperation to the women SHG beneficiaries. It would enable PRI representatives to perform their duties with honesty, sincerity, and dedication. Assam govt. will take strict action against panchayats found to be involved in corrupt practices, anomalies, or negligence while implementing the scheme.

CM also announced awards to the first 3 best performing panchayats to the tune of Rs. 3 lakh, 2 lakh, and 1 lakh each. CM said that the Atma Nirbhar Asom Scheme is a big initiative for women empowerment. CM urged all departments to act responsibly and extend full cooperation to the panchayat and rural development department. The present state government has unleashed efforts to ensure equal development across the state. Exemplary steps have been taken to safeguard the rights of the indigenous people through the distribution of land pattas to over 1 lakh local landless families.

Efforts were on to provide land pattas to small tea growers of the state and eviction drives were carried out against encroachers for the preservation of satras, namghars, and other religious institutions. Furthermore, Assam govt. is making consistent efforts to make the state free of corruption, illegal migration, insurgency, and pollution.

CM Atma Nirbhar Assam Age Limit

To apply for the scheme, the applicant must be of age between 28 years to 40 years as on 1st April 2023 (upper age limit is relaxed to 43 years for SC/ST/OBC category).

Mukhya Mantri Atma Nirbhar Asom Scheme Loan and Repayment Details

The Assam Atmanirbhar Scheme would assist 2 lakh people over the following two years. 1 lakh awardees will receive 1 lakh rupees in the fiscal year 2023–2024 and a second lakh in the fiscal year after, depending on performance. There won’t be any interest added to the principal because the loan is government-funded. Beneficiaries won’t be obliged to submit the loan amount until five years have passed. The loan’s duration or the time frames for repayment are not yet known. In order to improve their management, accounting, and business skills, the chosen applicants will also take part in a one-month training program.

Targeted Sectors of Atmanirbhar Scheme

The following sectors will be targeted under the Chief Minister’s Atma Nirbhar Asom Abhijan.

Benefits of Atmanirbhar Scheme

• Empowerment of indigenous weavers by eliminating middlemen and ensuring fair market access.
• Improved remuneration for the weavers through direct procurement and online payments.
• Skill upgradation and training opportunities through Handloom Training Centres and Institutes.
• Integration of modern technology to enhance the pattern, quality, and productivity of hand-woven items.
• Facilitation of certifications to validate the craftsmanship of the weavers.
• Increased market visibility and sales opportunities through showrooms and e-marketing platforms.
• Preservation and promotion of traditional hand-woven heritage of Assam.

Eligibility of Atmanirbhar Scheme

1.  The applicant should be permanent resident of Assam and should be above 28 years and below 40 years as on 1st April 2023 (upper age limit is relaxed to 43 years for SC/ST/OBC category).
2. The applicant should possess educational qualification as –
   • Minimum qualification Class X Pass for general category (For candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC: upto class X)
3. ITI, Polytechnic, Diploma in other Technical Courses, Post Graduates
4. Degree Holders in Professional courses like Engineering, MBBS, BDS, Veterinary, Fisheries, Agriculture etc.
5. The applicant should possess skills, experiences, knowledge, etc., to undertake the income generating activities.
6. The applicant should have a bank account, which has been opened before 31st December 2023.
7. The applicant should have not defaulted any loan taken from Co-operative and Nationalized Bank in the past.
8. Not more than one member from any family shall be eligible for availing benefit under this scheme.
9. The applicant must have valid registration in the Employment Exchange.

Documents Required

•  Identity Proof (PAN/Driving Licence/Passport/Bank Passbook/Aadhaar/Voter ID Card)
• ❖ Address Proof of the Applicant (Driving licence, Passport, Electricity bill, Ration Card, Bank passbook, Voter Id)
• ❖ Education Qualification
• ❖ Employment Exchange Registration Card
• ❖ Bank Passbook/Cancelled Check Book
• ❖ PAN Card
• ❖ Upload Project Report

Exclusions for Atmanirbhar Scheme

• Non-residents of Assam are not eligible for the scheme.
• Weavers without at least one handloom in their household are not eligible.
• Weavers without a valid bank account with Core Banking Solution (CBS) are not eligible.

Application Process of Atmanirbhar Scheme (How to apply for Atmanirbhar Scheme?)

• Weavers need to visit the “Swanirbhar Naari” portal (swanirbharnaari.assam.gov.in) and register as a beneficiary.

• The registration process requires providing the necessary details and uploading the required documents (as stated in section 7.1 to 7.4).
• The registration will be accepted subject to physical field verification by departmental officials.
• Departmental officials will conduct physical field verification of the registered weavers to validate their eligibility.
• Once the verification is completed, the officials will approve the weaver’s registration on the portal.

• Weavers can participate in the procurement process by submitting their products based on the defined quality benchmarks.
• The procurement committee, consisting of officials from the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam, ARTFED, AGMC Ltd., and other relevant representatives, will examine the products and fix the price.
• Upon successful procurement, the weavers will receive online payments within four days.

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