What is Johar Project Jharkhand?
Jharkhand Opportunities for Harnessing Rural Growth (JOHAR) is a World Bank funded project targeting tribal and poor rural communities in Jharkhand. Key features: Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) receive Rs 50,000 seed capital; intensive agriculture, fisheries, and livestock support; market linkages through Producer Companies; and livelihood diversification. Johar focuses on 17 tribal-dominated districts in Jharkhand. Over 2 lakh families benefited through 17,000+ SHGs. Convergence with PM-KISAN, MGNREGS, and state livestock schemes.
Johar Project Jharkhand — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | जोहार प्रोजेक्ट झारखंड 2026 — आदिवासी महिला SHG ₹50,000 Seed Fund | World Bank Tribal Scheme |
| State | Jharkhand (झारखंड) |
| Launched By | Government of Jharkhand |
| Launch Year | 2017 |
| Benefit | SHG seed capital ₹50,000 + intensive agriculture/fisheries/livestock training + market linkage + Producer Company formation |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Beneficiaries | 2 lakh+ rural/tribal families in 17 districts of Jharkhand |
| Last Verified | 15 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://johar.jharkhand.gov.in |
जोहार प्रोजेक्ट विश्व बैंक द्वारा funded झारखंड की tribal और गरीब महिलाओं के लिए जीविका उन्नयन परियोजना है। SHG को ₹50,000 seed capital + intensive agriculture/fisheries/livestock support + market linkages। 17 आदिवासी जिलों में। 2 लाख+ परिवार, 17,000+ SHGs। MGNREGS और PM-KISAN से convergence।
SHG seed capital ₹50,000 + agriculture/fisheries/livestock training + market linkage — tribal women SHG members
जोहार प्रोजेक्ट (World Bank + झारखंड सरकार) आदिवासी और गरीब ग्रामीण महिलाओं के SHG को ₹50,000 seed capital और agricultural/fisheries livelihood support देता है। 17 tribal जिलों में। JSLPS के माध्यम से संचालित।
📌 फायदा: ₹50,000 SHG seed capital + agriculture/fisheries/livestock training + market linkage — tribal women
पात्रता:
झारखंड के 17 tribal district की ग्रामीण महिला, SHG member, ST/SC/BPL priority।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
नजदीकी JSLPS block office या Johar Community Mobiliser से संपर्क करें। SHG register कराएं।
Benefits of Johar Project Jharkhand
✅ SHG seed capital ₹50,000 + intensive agriculture/fisheries/livestock training + market linkage + Producer Company formation
SHG seed capital ₹50,000 + agriculture/fisheries/livestock training + market linkage — tribal women SHG members
Who is Eligible for Johar Project Jharkhand?
- ✓ Rural woman in 17 targeted tribal districts of Jharkhand
- ✓ Must be a member of an active Self Help Group (SHG) — Johar or JSLPS linked
- ✓ Priority to Scheduled Tribe (ST) and SC families
- ✓ BPL household or identified as poor through SECC-2011
- ✓ Existing SHG members — new SHGs can also be formed and registered
Documents Required for Johar Project Jharkhand
How to Apply for Johar Project Jharkhand Online?
- 1Block Mission Management Unit (BMMU) या नजदीकी JSLPS (Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society) office जाएं
- 2Johar Community Mobiliser (CRP) से संपर्क करें
- 3SHG बनाएं या existing SHG में join करें
- 4SHG को JSLPS में register कराएं
- 5Agriculture / fisheries / livestock activity plan तैयार करें
- 6Seed capital ₹50,000 SHG account में आएगा
- 7Johar field staff livelihood training और market linkage में मदद करेगा
Official Government Portal — Jharkhand
Submit your application yourself on johar.jharkhand.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
🔗 johar.jharkhand.gov.in — Johar Project details