891 Working Women’s Hostels Sanctioned by the Government

Under the Scheme of Working Women Hostel, the Government of India has sanctioned 891 hostels for working women since its inception. The scheme has been revised and notified on 26-11-2010. As per the revised norms of the Scheme, financial assistance is provided to the eligible implementing organizations such as State Government agencies and Civil Society Organizations etc., to the tune of up to 75% of the cost of construction of the hostel building for working women on public land as per the prescribed area norms. There is also provision of extending financial assistance for hostels to be run in rented premises. Corporate houses or associations like CII, ASSOCHAM, FICCI etc., also can seek financial assistance for a matching grant (50:50) for hostel building construction on public land only. There is also a provision of one-time non-recurring grant @ Rs. 7500/- per inmate for purchase of furniture and furnishings. STATE- WISE NUMBER OF WORKING WOMEN’S HOSTELS SANCTIONED IN THE COUNTRY:                                     SIKKIM:02