Working Women Hostel Scheme provides safe and affordable housing for working women and women undergoing job training. The program includes daycare facilities for children and is designed to support women who are single, separated, divorced, or from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Key Features
- Affordable Rent
- Single Rooms: Max 15% of total gross salary.
- Double Rooms: Max 10% of total gross salary.
- Dormitories: Max 7.5% of total gross salary.
- Daycare Facilities: Max 5% of the mother’s gross salary or actual expenditure, whichever is lower.
- Support for Women Under Training
- Rent is the same as working women.
- Paid by the training organization or the individual.
- Tenure of Stay
- Max stay: 3 years.
- Extensions of up to 6 months (up to 5 years in total) may be allowed in exceptional circumstances.
- Child Accommodation
- Girls: Up to 18 years.
- Boys: Up to 5 years.
- Income Limit
- Gross income limit:
- ₹50,000/month in metro cities.
- ₹35,000/month in other areas.
- Gross income limit:
Benefits
- Safe Accommodation: For working women or those undergoing job training.
- Childcare Support: Daycare and accommodation for children accompanying mothers.
- Prioritization: Women from disadvantaged sections and physically challenged individuals receive preference.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Women:
- Single, married (husband or family living elsewhere), widowed, separated, or divorced.
- Women under training (max training period: 1 year, not exceeding 30% of hostel capacity).
- Children:
- Girls up to 18 years and boys up to 5 years accompanying their mothers.
- Income Limits:
- ₹50,000/month in metro cities.
- ₹35,000/month in other areas.
Exclusions
- Women earning above the income ceiling must vacate within 6 months of exceeding the limit.
Application Process
Offline Only:
- Check the list of available hostels at Hostel Directory.
- Visit the selected hostel physically.
- Fill out the application form with personal, family, and employment details.
- Attach the required documents and submit them to the hostel committee.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.
- Address Proof: Utility bills, bank passbook, or government-issued ID.
- Income Certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I apply for a hostel in my hometown?
Yes, provided it meets the scheme’s criteria. - Can I apply online?
No, the application process is offline. - Is daycare available for children?
Yes, daycare facilities are available for children accompanying their mothers. - What happens if my income exceeds the limit?
You must vacate within 6 months.