Norweygian Agency for International Development (NORAD) [Central Scheme]
The Scheme aims to improve the lives of poor women by training them in traditional and on-traditional trades viz; electronics, wath assembly, basic and advanced computer training, garment making, secretarial practice, embroidery etc. and to ensure their employment in these areas.The Objectives of the Scheme is to train women, preferably in the non-traditional areas and to ensure their employment
Implementing Agencies
The Scheme is implemented by Public Sector Undertaking/Corporations/Women’s Development Centres of Universities and Voluntary Organisations registered under Society Registration Act, 1860 / corresponding State Act.
Beneficiaries
Poor and needy women in urban slums and rural areas and women from weaker sections such as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Pattern of assistance - Under the Scheme financial assistance would cover
Establishment of self-reliant women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
Construction of shed for training-cum-production purpose if required
Training cost
Stipend to the trainees and attendance performance incentive where eligible
Training kit necessary for training-cum-production
Dormitory facilities for the working, if required
Seed money as initial working capital, if required
Seed money as initial working, if requiredManagement training and Day care center
Pre-production activities such as feasibility studies and cost-project activities where necessary
Stipend @ Rs 250/- p.m. per beneficiary
Training kit necessary for training-cum-production
Cost ceiling is Rs 8,000/- per beneficiary