OdishaAgriculture & Rural Women / Entrepreneurship

Mission Shakti (Odisha SHG Programme)

Odisha's flagship women's Self-Help Group programme

Government

State Government

Who it’s for

Rural & Urban Women (SHG members)

Application mode

Through local Mission Shakti federation/GP office

Processing time

SHG formation to credit linkage typically takes several months.

Deadline / renewal

Ongoing — no fixed deadline; benefits scale with SHG maturity.

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What it provides

State-wide programme to organise rural and urban women into Self-Help Groups (Mission Shakti SHGs), offering interest subvention loans, livelihood support and market linkage.

Benefits breakdown

Interest subvention loansConcessional-rate credit (subject to bank/mission norms)For SHGs with good repayment track record

Livelihood & market supportVaries by activityThrough federation-level support

Who’s eligible

Women, primarily rural/urban poor, willing to join or form Self-Help Groups in Odisha.

Documents required

Aadhaar card
Bank account details (individual and group)
SHG formation documents

How to apply

In-person / offline

Contact the local Mission Shakti federation office, Gram Panchayat, or Urban Local Body
Join an existing SHG or form a new one with facilitator support
Group undergoes grading based on savings and meeting discipline
Graded SHGs become eligible for interest-subvention credit and livelihood support

Helpline

Available on missionshakti.odisha.gov.in

FAQs

Can I get a loan without joining an SHG?

No — Mission Shakti's credit and livelihood support flows through the SHG structure.

Last verified 31 August 2026