What is Meghalaya Tribal Women Livelihoods?
The Meghalaya Tribal Women Livelihoods Scheme provides ₹30,000 to ₹1 lakh in livelihood grants and enterprise support to Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribal women for starting or expanding income-generating activities. Implemented by the Women Development Department (WDD), Meghalaya, the scheme focuses on weaving enterprises (Khasi and Jaintia traditional weaving, Garo dak mande cloth), food processing (Meghalaya local produce), beauty and wellness services, retail shops, and agricultural value addition. Women SHG groups organized under the Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM) receive priority and can access up to ₹1 lakh for collective enterprises. The scheme is aligned with the national Mission for Women's Empowerment and MSRLM/NRLM frameworks.
Meghalaya Tribal Women Livelihoods — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Meghalaya Tribal Women Livelihoods Scheme 2026 — ₹30,000–₹1 Lakh for Khasi, Jaintia & Garo Women | WDD Meghalaya |
| State | Meghalaya (मेघालय) |
| Launched By | Government of Meghalaya |
| Launch Year | 2016 |
| Benefit | ₹30,000–₹1 lakh livelihood grant for Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribal women — weaving, food processing, beauty, retail, agri-value addition enterprises |
| Category | Women |
| Beneficiaries | 20,000+ beneficiaries |
| Last Verified | 28 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://meghalaya.gov.in/schemes |
मेघालय जनजातीय महिला आजीविका योजना खासी, जयंतिया और गारो जनजातीय महिलाओं को ₹30,000 से ₹1 लाख तक आजीविका अनुदान देती है — बुनाई उद्यम (खासी/जयंतिया पारंपरिक बुनाई, गारो दाक मांडे कपड़ा), खाद्य प्रसंस्करण, सौंदर्य सेवाएं, खुदरा दुकान, और कृषि मूल्य संवर्धन के लिए। महिला विकास विभाग (WDD) और MSRLM द्वारा लागू। SHG समूह अनुदान प्राथमिकता पर ₹1 लाख तक पहुंच सकते हैं। आवेदन WDD जिला कार्यालय में करें।
📌 फायदा: ₹30,000–₹1 लाख आजीविका अनुदान — खासी/जयंतिया/गारो जनजातीय महिलाओं के लिए बुनाई, खाद्य प्रसंस्करण, सौंदर्य, खुदरा उद्यमों हेतु
पात्रता:
मेघालय स्थायी जनजातीय महिला निवासी (18–55 वर्ष), आय ₹3 लाख से कम, MSRLM SHG सदस्य (प्राथमिकता), पात्र क्षेत्र में उद्यम, कोई अन्य राज्य आजीविका अनुदान नहीं।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
MSRLM SHG से जुड़ें या WDD जिला कार्यालय जाएं → SDO से आय प्रमाण पत्र लें → उद्यम प्रस्ताव तैयार करें → WDD में जमा करें (आधार, ST प्रमाण, आय प्रमाण, SHG प्रमाण, बैंक पासबुक) → WDD सत्यापन → ₹30,000–₹1 लाख किश्तों में।
Benefits of Meghalaya Tribal Women Livelihoods
✅ ₹30,000–₹1 lakh livelihood grant for Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribal women — weaving, food processing, beauty, retail, agri-value addition enterprises
Who is Eligible for Meghalaya Tribal Women Livelihoods?
- ✓ Permanent resident of Meghalaya from a recognized tribal community (Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, or other ST)
- ✓ Woman aged 18–55 years engaged in or planning an income-generating livelihood activity
- ✓ Priority to women SHG members enrolled under MSRLM (Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Mission)
- ✓ Annual family income below ₹3 lakh
- ✓ Activity must be in eligible sectors: weaving, food processing, beauty/wellness, retail, agricultural value addition, or handicrafts
- ✓ Not currently availing any other state livelihood enterprise grant for the same activity
Documents Required for Meghalaya Tribal Women Livelihoods
How to Apply for Meghalaya Tribal Women Livelihoods Online?
- 1Join an MSRLM Self-Help Group (SHG) in your village or contact the Women Development Department (WDD) district office directly
- 2Obtain an income certificate from the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO)
- 3Prepare a simple enterprise proposal describing the livelihood activity, investment needed, and expected income
- 4Submit the application with Aadhaar, ST certificate, income certificate, SHG membership proof, bank passbook, and enterprise proposal to the WDD district office
- 5WDD district officer or MSRLM block coordinator verifies eligibility through a field visit
- 6On approval, livelihood grant of ₹30,000–₹1 lakh is released to the applicant's Aadhaar-linked account or SHG account in installments
Official Government Portal — Meghalaya
The single official window for this scheme is meghalaya.gov.in. Filing is free, so steer clear of touts promising guaranteed selection.
🔗 Apply at meghalaya.gov.in