Mukhyamantri Vidwa Evam Ekal Naari Awas Yojana launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh, provides financial grants to economically weak widows and single women for constructing houses.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹1,50,000/- for house construction.
Eligibility
- Residency: Applicant must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- Status: Must be:
- A widow, or
- A single woman aged 40 years or above.
- Land Ownership:
- Must own at least 02 Biswa of land registered in revenue records, or
- Must have land allocated by the government.
- Income Limit: Annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
- Housing Condition:
- Should not own a private residence or must own a house in a dilapidated condition.
- Should not have received assistance under other housing schemes.
- Grant Frequency: Grant can be availed once in 10 years, provided the house hasn’t been destroyed due to a natural disaster.
- Priority:
- Houses destroyed by natural disasters (fire, flood, earthquake, etc.).
- Women with more than 40% disability.
- All other eligible applicants.
Application Process
Offline:
- Download the Application Form: Obtain the form (Annexure-1) from the official website or local authorities.
- Fill the Form: Provide accurate details and attach the required documents (self-attestation may be required).
- Submit: Submit the application to the Chief Minister’s Office or the Tehsil Welfare Office.
- Acknowledgment: Request a receipt (Annexure-3) with essential details, including date, time, and application number.
Grant Disbursal:
- Before disbursal, beneficiaries must provide an undertaking (Annexure-4).
Documents Required
- Widow/Single Women Certificate (issued by an authorized officer).
- Annual Income Certificate (issued by an authorized officer).
- Ownership Rights Certificate (Annexure-2).
- No Objection Certificate (Panchayat Secretary/Urban Secretary).
- Permanent Resident Certificate (issued by an authorized officer).
- Copy of Aadhaar Card.
- Bank Passbook Copy.
- Undertaking Form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible for the scheme?
Widows and single women aged 40+ who are permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh and meet the income and land requirements. - What is the income limit?
Annual family income must not exceed ₹3,00,000/-. - How much land is required?
A minimum of 02 Biswa of land. - How often can the grant be availed?
Once every 10 years, unless the house is destroyed due to a natural disaster. - Who scrutinizes applications?
The Tehsil Welfare Officer is responsible for verifying and forwarding applications. - Can the grant amount be used for other purposes?
No, the grant must only be used for constructing the house. - What happens if the beneficiary dies post-approval?
The assistance will be transferred to eligible family members, subject to conditions. - What inspections are conducted during construction?
Periodic inspections by the Tehsil Welfare Officer ensure proper utilization of the grant.
Sources and References
- Official Guidelines: View Here
- Application Form: Download
- Department Website: Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh