What is Arunachal Women SHG Empowerment?
Across Arunachal Pradesh's 25 districts, more than 80,000 women organised into over 8,000 Self Help Groups turn traditional skills into income under DAY-NRLM and the state's Mahila Shakti Kendra programme, opening up micro-enterprise loans of ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh. What these groups build on varies by community — Adi, Apatani, and Nyishi weavers making traditional textiles, bamboo and cane handicrafts, eco-tourism homestays in the hills, organic vegetable plots, and poultry or piggery units. Women from tribal communities such as Adi, Apatani, Nyishi, Galo, and Monpa get first preference when loans are sanctioned, reflecting the scheme's roots in the state's indigenous economy.
Arunachal Women SHG Empowerment — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Arunachal Pradesh Women Empowerment & SHG Scheme 2026 — ₹50,000–₹2 Lakh SHG Loan | NRLM Arunachal |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh (अरुणाचल प्रदेश) |
| Launched By | Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Launch Year | 2013 |
| Benefit | ₹50,000–₹2 lakh SHG micro-enterprise loan + skill training + market linkage for Arunachal tribal women |
| Category | Women |
| Last Verified | 27 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://socialwelfare.arunachal.gov.in |
Arunachal Pradesh Women SHG Empowerment under DAY-NRLM provides micro-enterprise loans of ₹50,000–₹2 lakh to women SHG members for traditional weaving (Adi, Apatani, Nyishi textiles), bamboo crafts, eco-tourism homestays, organic farming, poultry, and piggery. Over 80,000 women in 8,000+ SHGs across 25 districts. Priority to APST tribal women.
📌 फायदा: ₹50,000–₹2 lakh SHG micro-enterprise loan + skill training + market linkage for Arunachal tribal women
पात्रता:
Woman member of registered DAY-NRLM SHG in Arunachal Pradesh, APST/PRC holder, SHG active minimum 6 months with regular savings, family income below ₹3 lakh. Priority to Adi, Apatani, Nyishi, Galo, Monpa tribal women.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
Contact nearest BDO / DAY-NRLM office Arunachal Pradesh. Form SHG (10–15 women), register, start regular savings. After 6 months apply for credit linkage. Visit socialwelfare.arunachal.gov.in for details.
Benefits of Arunachal Women SHG Empowerment
✅ ₹50,000–₹2 lakh SHG micro-enterprise loan + skill training + market linkage for Arunachal tribal women
Who is Eligible for Arunachal Women SHG Empowerment?
- ✓ The applicant must be a woman registered as a member of a DAY-NRLM/NRLM SHG in Arunachal Pradesh.
- ✓ She needs to hold APST status or a PRC confirming permanent residence in Arunachal Pradesh.
- ✓ Her SHG must have been actively saving for at least 6 months before she can borrow.
- ✓ Annual family income should be under ₹3 lakh.
- ✓ Women from tribal communities such as Adi, Nyishi, Apatani, Galo, Monpa, and other APST groups receive priority.
Documents Required for Arunachal Women SHG Empowerment
How to Apply for Arunachal Women SHG Empowerment Online?
- 1Visit socialwelfare.arunachal.gov.in — the application is filed online there
- 2Register yourself; an OTP is sent to the mobile linked with your Aadhaar
- 3Enter the personal, income and bank information the form asks for
- 4Provide clear copies of Aadhaar Card, Arunachal PRC / APST Certificate, SHG membership proof / SHG passbook
- 5Do a final review, submit, and keep the reference number safe
- 6Check progress on the same portal while officials verify your file
Official Government Portal — Arunachal Pradesh
The single official window for this scheme is socialwelfare.arunachal.gov.in. Filing is free, so steer clear of touts promising guaranteed selection.
🔗 Apply at socialwelfare.arunachal.gov.in