Working Women Hostel Scheme
Ministry Of Women and Child Development
The Working Women Hostel Scheme provides safe, affordable accommodation near workplaces for working women and trainees, with day-care facilities for their children, run through approved NGOs and state agencies across cities.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Women and Child Development
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 1972
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Working women, including those under training for employment, get safe and affordable hostel accommodation close to their place of work or training, with day-care facility for their children where feasible.
Who is eligible
Working women with a monthly income up to the limit notified by the state/UT, and women undergoing training for employment, are eligible for hostel accommodation.
Documents you need
Employment/salary proof, identity proof, address proof, and income certificate.
How to apply
Apply directly at the working women's hostel run by an approved implementing agency (NGO/state body) in your city; contact the local Ministry of Women and Child Development or State Social Welfare Department for the list of approved hostels.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for a working women hostel?
Working women within the notified income limit and women undergoing employment-related training.
Does the Working Women Hostel Scheme offer childcare?
Yes, day-care facilities for children of working women residents are provided where feasible.
How do I find a working women hostel near me?
Contact your State Social Welfare Department or search for approved implementing agencies under the scheme in your city.