How to Apply for the Ladies Vocational Centres Scheme in Jammu & Kashmir

The “Ladies Vocational Centres” scheme, initiated by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, provides vocational training and a small stipend to women and girls. These centres, including the one at Chand Nagar, Jammu (with an intake capacity of 75 trainees) and additional Social Welfare Centres (with 25 trainees each), offer training in trades such as cutting and tailoring, leather works, machine embroidery, stenography, and Croshia work. Additionally, training under the Cottage Industry Centre is provided in trades like carpentry, leather work, and weaving. The training duration is 11 months, and trainees receive a monthly stipend of ₹100 to encourage attendance and skill development.

Objectives

• Empowerment Through Skills:
  Impart practical training in trades like cutting, tailoring, embroidery, knitting, and stenography to enable women to start income-generating ventures.
• Enhanced Employability:
  Provide vocational skills that enhance employability and self-reliance among women in the Union Territory.
• Support for Cottage Industries:
  Offer training under the Cottage Industry Centre for additional trades such as carpentry, leather work, and weaving.

Benefits

• Vocational Training:
  Training in cutting and tailoring, leather works, machine embroidery, stenography, and Croshia work.
• Cottage Industry Training:
  Additional training in carpentry, leather work, and weaving.
• Stipend:
  A monthly stipend of ₹100 is provided to all trainees.
• Duration:
  The training program lasts 11 months.
• Intake Capacity:
  • Ladies Vocational Centre (Chand Nagar, Jammu): 75 trainees
  • Each Social Welfare Centre: 25 trainees

Eligibility

• Residency:
  Must be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
• Gender:
  The scheme is exclusively for women/girls.
• Age and Educational Criteria:
  • For Craft (e.g., tailoring, embroidery):
    Women/girls between 14 and 40 years with a Middle School pass are eligible.
  • For Stenography:
    Women/girls between 16 and 25 years with a 10+2 pass are eligible.

Application Process

Offline Process

1. Admission Period:
   • Applications for the “Ladies Vocational Centre” are accepted every April.
2. Contact:
   • Upon advertisement release, contact the District Social Welfare Officer.
3. Form Submission:
   • Fill out the application form completely.
   • Attach all relevant documents as required.
   • Submit the form to the concerned office.
4. Verification & Admission:
   • After successful verification of the submitted documents, admission in the “Ladies Vocational Centre” is granted.

Documents Required

• Identity Proof:
  (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card)
• Educational Certificate:
  Proof of the required educational qualification.
• Proof of Age
• Passport-size Photographs
• Bank Details
• Residence Proof

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the objective of the scheme?
  To impart vocational training to women and girls to empower them with skills for income generation and employment.

• Which department launched this scheme?
  The scheme was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir.

• What trades are covered in the training?
  Trades include cutting and tailoring, leather works, machine embroidery, stenography, and Croshia work.

• What additional trades are offered under the Cottage Industry Centre?
  Training in carpentry, leather work, and weaving is provided.

• What is the duration of the training?
  The training lasts 11 months.

• How much stipend is provided to the trainees?
  Trainees receive a monthly stipend of ₹100.

• What is the intake capacity at the Social Welfare Centres?
  Each Social Welfare Centre has an intake capacity of 25 trainees.

• What is the intake capacity at the Ladies Vocational Centre in Chand Nagar, Jammu?
  The intake capacity is 75 trainees.

• Are these centres operated under a UT Sponsored Scheme?
  Yes, these centres are operated under a UT Sponsored Scheme run by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir.

• Is this scheme only for residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir?
  Yes, applicants must be permanent residents of Jammu & Kashmir.

• Who is eligible under the scheme?
  Women and girls who meet the age and educational criteria for their chosen trade (14-40 years for craft; 16-25 years for stenography).

• In which month do admissions in the “Ladies Vocational Centre” start?
  Admissions begin every April.

• To whom should I contact for admission?
  Contact the District Social Welfare Officer as per the advertisement for further instructions.

Sources and References

• Notification