The Government Working Women’s Hostel is an initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides safe and affordable accommodation along with food and essential utilities to working women who live away from their families. Targeted at lower and middle-income groups, the hostel offers a secure environment where women can reside for up to 3 years while pursuing employment.
Benefits
- Affordable Rent:
- In Chennai: ₹300 per month
- In districts outside Chennai: ₹200 per month
- Essential Facilities:
- Safe accommodation
- Food and electricity (charges are shared/divided)
- Duration of Stay:
- The facility is available for a maximum period of 3 years.
Eligibility
- Working Status:
- The applicant must be a working woman.
- Income Criteria:
- In Chennai: Monthly income should not exceed ₹25,000.
- In other districts: Monthly income should not exceed ₹15,000.
Application Process
Online Process via CSCs
- Document Preparation:
Gather copies of all necessary documents (self-attested if required). - Biometric Verification:
Visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) to complete the biometric verification process. - Form Completion:
Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form and upload the required documents. - Receipt:
Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC that includes the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Offline Process
- Collect the Application Form:
Obtain the application form from the designated office or CSC. - Fill and Submit:
Complete the form, attach the necessary documents, and submit it to the appropriate authority.
Documents Required
- Certificates issued by the employer.
- Income Certificate.
- Certificate confirming that the applicant belongs to a district or place other than where the hostel is located.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is eligible to benefit from the Government Working Women’s Hostel Scheme?
Working women, particularly those from lower and middle-income groups, who reside away from their families are eligible. -
What assistance is provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides safe accommodation with essential facilities such as food and shared electricity charges at an affordable monthly rent. -
What is the maximum salary limit for eligibility?
- Chennai: ₹25,000 per month
- Other districts: ₹15,000 per month
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What is the time limit for stay in the hostel?
The facility is available for a maximum period of 3 years. -
What facilities are provided in the Government Working Women’s Hostel?
The hostel offers safe accommodation, food, and shared electricity charges. -
Are there any specific guidelines regarding the distance from the workplace?
Specific eligibility regarding workplace distance is not mentioned; however, the scheme is designed for working women residing away from their families. -
Is there any provision for assistance with transportation costs?
No provision for transportation assistance is mentioned under this scheme. -
Can women with families apply for accommodation in the hostel?
This scheme is intended for individual working women. -
What are the rent charges for the hostel?
- Chennai: ₹300 per month
- Other districts: ₹200 per month
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Are there any specific employment guidelines for eligibility?
The primary criterion is that the applicant must be a working woman, with income limits defined as per the location. -
Who should be contacted for further inquiries?
Designated officers at the respective Common Service Centers or the local Social Welfare office can be contacted for additional information.