Mission Shakti Scheme Odisha 2026 | Objectives, Benefits, Eligibility, Documents & Apply Online

Mission Shakti is an important women empowerment scheme launched by the Government of Odisha. It focuses on empowering women by encouraging them to form their own Self Help Groups (SHGs), offering them financial help, skill building, training and income generating opportunities.

Women can join the initiative to create small businesses and gain entrepreneurial skills to improve their family’s financial situation.

Mission Shakti Scheme Details

Particulars

Details

Scheme Name

Mission Shakti

State

Odisha

Launched

8 March 2001

Launched by

Government of Odisha

Implementing Department

Department of Mission Shakti

Main Beneficiaries

Women

Programme Type

Women Empowerment / Self-Help Groups

Coverage

Rural and Urban Odisha

Official Website

missionshakti.odisha.gov.in

The scheme was launched on International Women’s Day in 2001 to empower women economically and socially using Self Help Groups.

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2. Objectives

The main objectives of the scheme are:

  • To empower women economically.
  • Encourage women to form their own SHGs.
  • Offer financial aid and bank credit.
  • Provide women entrepreneurial and business skills.
  • Offer sustainable employment opportunities.
  • Provide women more involvement in social/economic areas.
  • Provide marketing support for goods produced by SHGs.

3. Benefits

Women and registered SHGs will benefit in a number of ways.

  • Financial aid – Linked to a bank and interest subvention if eligible.
  • Training – Training to generate income.
  • Business support – Support to start and manage a small business.
  • Marketing – Opportunity to sell produce at exhibitions, fairs and Mission Shakti Bazar.
  • Government business – Eligible SHGs may be involved in government purchasing and services.
  • Livelihood – Support for agriculture, animal husbandry, food processing and more.

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4. Mission Shakti Loan

A key part of the Mission Shakti scheme is the Mission Shakti Loan.

Eligible SHGs can receive loans of up to ₹3 Lakhs at an effective 0% interest rate according to the Odisha Mission Shakti Department FAQs. This is based on quick repayment and any conditions.

The scheme provides women with access to low cost bank credit for income generating activities. This is not a free loan given to a woman, but rather given through a participating bank.

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Note - Check with your bank and local Mission Shakti office for the maximum loan amount available and any conditions.

5. Eligibility

According to the official Odisha Mission Shakti FAQs:

  • Applicant must be female.
  • Women between the age of 18 and 65 can be part of an SHG.
  • Ideally between 10-15 women will make up an SHG.
  • The group should regularly meet, save, lend internally, repay and keep records.
  • SHG loan benefits are linked to a bank and any conditions apply.

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6. Documents

The documents required will depend on if you are joining an established SHG, creating a new SHG or applying for bank credit.

Typically you will need:

  • Aadhaar cards for members.
  • Voter ID/address proof.
  • Passport size photos.
  • Evidence of SHG creation and membership.
  • SHG bank passbook and account details.
  • Evidence of group meetings and savings.
  • SHG resolution for loan.
  • Details of any business/livelihood activity.

Contact your local office for the full list of documents.

7. How to Apply for the Mission Shakti Scheme?

Application Guidance (Odisha)

There is no one form to apply for all Mission Shakti benefits online. You will need to apply according to what service you are applying for.

Joining/Creating an SHG:

  • Go to your closest Gram Panchayat or Urban Local Body.
  • Contact the local Mission Shakti co-ordinator.
  • Ask if you can join an existing SHG or create a new SHG.
  • Provide the necessary documents for membership and identification.
  • Complete the process to join/register the SHG.

Mission Shakti Loan:

  • Join an eligible SHG.
  • Ensure the group saves regularly and keeps records.
  • Contact the SHG’s linked bank.
  • Apply for the loan and provide the necessary documents.
  • The bank will look at the application and decide if they can offer the loan.
  • Eligible interest subvention will be provided according to the rules.

Contact your Block Programme Coordinator (BPC)/Block Mission Shakti Coordinator (BMSC) at the ICDS Project Office for help. If the issue isn’t resolved you can also contact the CDPO.

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8. Important Links (Mission Shakti Scheme)

Mission Shakti Official Website - VisitOfficial Website

Mission Jeevika SHG Guidelines (PDF) - DownloadGuidelines PDF

Mission Shakti Loan Portal - Visit Bank Linkage & Interest Subvention Portal

Scheme Guidelines - ViewAll Guidelines and PDF Downloads