All women and physically handicapped individuals residing in Himachal Pradesh with a family income not exceeding ₹35,000 annually are eligible.

Eligible businesses include tea stalls, tailoring shops, poultry farms, stationery shops, embroidery, and other similar small trades.

No, there is no application fee for this scheme.

The District Welfare Officer is responsible for receiving, scrutinizing, and forwarding applications to the Deputy Commissioner for sanctioning.

If funds are not utilized as intended, they will be recovered with interest, and legal action may be taken.

Yes, the District Welfare Officer or their representative will inspect at least 50% of beneficiaries each year to ensure proper utilization of funds.

Application forms should be submitted to the District Welfare Officer of the concerned district.

Approved applicants will be notified by the District Welfare Officer after the Deputy Commissioner sanctions the application.

The scheme does not provide additional assistance if the business fails. Proper utilization of the initial assistance is expected.

Yes, the bond requires two sureties who will guarantee the utilization of funds for the intended purpose.