Free Power-Operated Sewing Machines for Rural Women — Raichur District (2025–26)
The Department of Industries & Commerce (Zilla Panchayat, Raichur) invites online applications from eligible rural women for free distribution of power-operated sewing machines under the District Industries Centre (DIC) scheme for the year 2025–26. The benefit is meant for trained/professional women artisans (tailoring) from rural areas of Raichur district. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
📊 Number of Machines & Distribution
Total Machines: 816 (for rural women of Raichur district). Category-wise targets are as below. Taluk-wise targets are specified in the official notice (refer the PDF in “Important Links”).
| Category | Target |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 141 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 68 |
| Minorities | 122 |
| Others | 485 |
| Total | 816 |
Note: Candidates must apply for their own taluk; applications against a different taluk will be rejected (see official notice).
✅ Eligibility
- Women from rural areas of Raichur district only. (Applicants from City Corporation/Municipality/Town Panchayat limits are not eligible.)
- Trained or professional tailor (must produce a profession/training proof; see “Documents”).
- Minimum education: Passed 7th Standard.
- Government employees and their dependents are not eligible.
- Applicants who have already received a sewing machine earlier from this Department are not eligible.
- One application per person and only one beneficiary per family.
📄 Documents to Upload (Self-Attested)
- Proof of Date of Birth (Marks card or Transfer Certificate).
- Educational proof — minimum 7th Standard (Marks card/TC).
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/Minority as applicable).
- Disability/Widow Certificate (if applicable).
- Ration Card (current) and Aadhaar Card.
- Passport-size photograph.
- Profession/Training Proof — Labour Card or certificate from training institute or profession certificate from Panchayat PDO (see sample on official website).
All uploads must be clear and legible. Unclear/invalid documents lead to rejection.
🖥️ How to Apply (Online)
- Visit the Raichur District official website (raichur.nic.in).
- Open the application link for “Power-Operated Sewing Machine — Rural Women (2025–26)”.
- Fill your details carefully — especially Taluk (apply only for your own taluk).
- Upload self-attested documents (clear scans).
- Submit the form and download/print the submitted application for your records.
Keep the originals and one Xerox set until selection/distribution is completed.
🎯 Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 45 years
Applications below 18 or above 45 will be rejected as per the notice.
📅 Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | 08-08-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08-09-2025 |
Apply early to avoid last-minute issues. All official updates will be published on the district website.
📥 Important Links (Official)
ℹ️ Important Points
- Rural area only. Applications from urban local body limits are not accepted.
- Apply for your own taluk. Taluk mismatch leads to rejection.
- If applications exceed targets, selection will be by lottery conducted by the Selection Committee. The committee’s decision is final.
- Keep the submitted online application print and one Xerox set of uploaded documents until the process is over. Originals will be verified before distribution.
- Contact (queries): Office of the Deputy Director (Rural Industries), Dept. of Industries & Commerce, Zilla Panchayat Raichur, Hyderabad Road, Raichur. Phone: 08532-200946.
