Here are the most common questions about the Sri Mahaveer Program to help you understand the scheme, eligibility, and benefits clearly.
The Sri Mahaveer Program helps women to become self-reliant by providing skill development, entrepreneurship support, and financial assistance to start or expand their businesses.
It helps women achieve financial freedom, reduces dependency on moneylenders, and provides ongoing training and mentoring for sustained livelihood growth.
Yes, financial assistance up to ₹5,00,000 is available depending on your business proposal and progress reports.
No. The Sri Mahaveer Program is strictly for business and entrepreneurship purposes. Personal or household expenses are not covered.
Yes, a portion of the sanctioned amount (up to ₹50,000) can be used for daily or operational business expenses.
Yes. You can apply with your business plan for expansion, and funding will be considered based on evaluation by the program committee.
Yes, you can run a joint business with your husband or son. However, ownership and application should be in the woman’s name.
Yes. Training, guidance, and mentorship are provided to women with no prior experience to help them start their own enterprise confidently.
Yes, Sri Mahaveer Program provides professional training, business management workshops, and field support through partner organizations.
No. There are no registration or membership charges. The program is free for eligible women participants.
The repayment terms depend on your business income cycle and capacity. You will receive flexible repayment support under non-recourse policy guidelines.
The Sri Mahaveer Program field officers and partner NGOs will visit periodically to monitor progress, offer guidance, and support business sustainability.
If you close your business, the program team will help in restructuring or transferring ownership responsibly, following non-recourse support principles.
Yes. The Sri Mahaveer Program collaborates with government and private agencies to link you with eligible state and central schemes for women entrepreneurs.
You can apply online through the official website of SRI MAHAVEER URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (R) or contact your nearest field officer for guidance.