*	Launched in the year 2000-2001. This scheme is being implemented in 15 blocks.
Objectives :-
	To uplift the social and economic status of women ;
	To make them aware about the schemes being implemented by the different departments for the welfare and development of women ;
	To help them to supplement their family income through economic activities.
	Under this scheme, self-help groups of women have been formed .
Procedure of Group Formation:
*	15 - 20 members in each group.
*	Groups should be homogeneous.
Kind of SHGs:
*	BPL Groups
*	General Groups
*	Mix Groups
Name of the blocks covered under the Scheme are:
Faridkot, Kotakpura, Malout, Lambi, Mukatsar, Majri, Ghanour, Dera Bassi,, Dhuri, Sherpur, Khera, Bhikhi wind, Tarsika, Sidhwan Bet, Kot Bhai