Support to Training and Employment Programme (STEP) and Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK)
यह प्रोफ़ाइल स्वतंत्र रूप से आधिकारिक राजपत्र अधिसूचनाओं और सत्यापित वेब डोमेन से संकलित की गई है। स्रोत प्राधिकरण लिंक: wcd.gov.in प्राधिकरण: Ministry of Women and Child Development (Central) • राज्य/क्षेत्र: Central Scheme (All India) • अंतिम बार ऑडिट किया गया: 11 Sep 2026
त्वरित एआई सारांश
Provides free vocational skill training to unemployed women aged 16 years and above, supports formation of women's cooperatives, and conducts awareness campaigns on financial literacy, health and hygiene through block‑level Mahila Shakti Kendra centres.
विस्तृत सारांश
Overview
The Support to Training and Employment Programme (STEP) is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development aimed at enhancing the employability and self-employment prospects of women through skill development training.
Objectives
To provide market‑relevant vocational skills in sectors such as agriculture, food processing, tailoring, handicrafts and allied trades; to promote the formation of women’s cooperative societies and self‑help groups; and to generate awareness on financial literacy, health and hygiene.
Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Component
At the block level, Mahila Shakti Kendras serve as facilitation centres where women can access information on government schemes, receive counselling, and coordinate with STEP training partners for enrolment and post‑training support.
The combined initiative ensures that training is linked with local support structures, enabling women to translate acquired skills into sustainable livelihoods.
प्रमुख लाभ और वित्तीय सहायता
| तुलना मानदंड | लाभ |
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पात्रता मानदंड प्रोफ़ाइल
| तुलना मानदंड | पात्रता |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age Limit | 16 Years or above |
| Gender Eligibility | महिला |
| Occupation Status | बेरोजगार |
| Domicile State | All India (Central Scheme) |
आवेदन प्रक्रिया मार्गदर्शिका
- Identify a partner training centre approved by the Ministry of Women and Child Development or contact the Block Level Mahila Shakti Kendra Coordinator.
- Visit the centre or coordinator’s office with required documents (Aadhaar card, residence proof, and proof of unemployment if applicable).
- Complete the enrolment form and submit documents for verification.
- Attend the allocated vocational training course; upon successful completion, receive a government‑recognised certificate.
इस योजना के बारे में अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Unemployed women aged 16 years and above who are Indian citizens and reside in the area covered by a Mahila Shakti Kendra are eligible to apply.
No. All vocational skill courses under STEP are free of cost, including training materials and certification.
Training is offered in sectors such as agriculture, food processing, tailoring, handicrafts, embroidery, and other trades based on local market demand.
Mahila Shakti Kendra provides information dissemination, counselling, helps in enrolment, facilitates formation of self‑help groups, and coordinates post‑training placement or self‑employment assistance.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, trainees receive a government‑recognised certificate that is valid for employment or self‑employment purposes.