Chandigarh, February 3
With a focus on improving facilities for working women, the Haryana government is set to construct women’s hostels in Faridabad Sector-78 and Gurugram Sector-9 under the Sakhi Niwas Yojana. This initiative aims to address the accommodation needs of working women by providing them with safe and convenient housing options at Sakhi Niwas.
Haryana Mahila Vikas Nigam is currently preparing an action plan for the project. Women residing in Sakhi Niwas will have access to a range of facilities, including daycare services. They will also be able to bring their children with them. The accommodation facility will be available for boys up to 12 years old and girls up to 18 years old.
The scheme will benefit all types of working women, including unmarried, married, and divorced individuals. Special priority will be given to women from underprivileged backgrounds and those with physical disabilities. To be eligible, the applicant must be a resident of Haryana and possess a Haryana Parivar Pehchan Patra. The woman’s monthly income must not exceed Rs 50,000 in metropolitan areas or Rs 35,000 in other locations. If the woman’s income exceeds these limits, she will be required to vacate the hostel within three months. Applicants will also need to submit their Aadhar card, a police verification report, and an employee salary certificate along with the application.
The hostels will be built on approximately one acre of land, with capacity for 200 women. The construction cost is estimated at Rs 65.30 crore, which will be funded by the Government of India.
