Solar Atta Chakki Yojana: Free Solar Flour Mill Scheme is a special initiative launched by the Government of India aimed at making economically weak and unemployed women self-reliant. This scheme is specially designed keeping in mind the women of rural areas who do not have any permanent source of income.
Eligibility in Solar Atta Chakki Yojana
Under this scheme, eligible women are given a free solar powered flour mill machine, so that they can start their own work sitting at home and help the family financially. This solar energy based machine runs even without electricity, so that women do not have to face any additional expense or hassle.
Conditions to avail Solar Atta Chakki Yojana
To avail this scheme, women have to fulfill some necessary conditions, such as being between 18 to 60 years of age, having Indian citizenship, being a BPL cardholder or widow, and no member in the family being in a government job.
Application process and documents for Solar Atta Chakki Yojana
Documents like Aadhar card, ration card, bank passbook, income certificate, passport size photo etc. are required during the application. Interested women can apply online by visiting the official website of the state government or Tata Power Solar portal. The process is free, and the machine will be distributed to the selected women on a fixed date, allowing them to move towards a permanent income source.