Haryana Government Scheme

Mahila Samarth Sansthan Award

Recognizing institutions creating safe, respectful, equitable, supportive and women-friendly workplaces across Haryana.

5 Award categories
25 Total awards
₹23.75L Annual prize amount
100 Point evaluation framework

About the Scheme

Promoting women-friendly workplaces across Haryana

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The scheme encourages institutions to strengthen safe workplaces, gender-sensitive practices, women's participation, women-friendly policies, POSH compliance, workplace safety and transparent reporting.

Safe Workplaces Gender Sensitive POSH Compliance Transparent Reporting Women's Participation Supportive Culture

Award Categories

Five categories for institutional recognition

1

Government Institutions

Departments, boards, corporations and autonomous bodies working within Haryana.

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2

Large Private Sector / Industrial Units

Large employers, corporate companies, big industries and major hospitals.

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3

MSME and Small Enterprises

Micro, small and medium enterprises and smaller establishments employing women.

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4

Educational Institutions

Schools, colleges, universities and skill development centres.

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5

Social Sector

NGOs, welfare organizations, service sector institutions and service establishments.

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Prize Structure

Applies to each category

Each award category carries five awards, rewarding institutions that excel in creating women-friendly workplaces.

Prize structure per category
Award Prize Amount
First Award ₹1,50,000
Second Award ₹1,25,000
Third Award ₹1,00,000
Two Consolation Awards ₹50,000 each

Evaluation Framework Preview

Eight sections, 100 marks

15 pts

Infrastructure and Facilities

15 pts

Women Workforce Participation

15 pts

Work-Life Balance Policies

18 pts

POSH Compliance

12 pts

Workplace Safety

10 pts

Skill Development and Career Progression

10 pts

Gender Sensitization

5 pts

Transparency and Reporting

Total: 100 marks View detailed framework

Application Process

Six official stages

  1. Online Application
  2. Self-Assessment Submission
  3. Document Verification
  4. District-Level Field Inspection
  5. Employee Feedback Survey
  6. Final State-Level Recommendation

Important Dates

Annual scheme milestones

Published annual milestones — subject to official notifications
Milestone Date
Circular and Advertisement for Applications 15th August
Nomination Start Date 20th August
Last Date for Submission of Applications 20th September
Verification and Scoring by District Level Committee 21st October
Approval by State Level Steering Committee 15th November
Conferment of Awards 31st December

These milestones are placeholders for the approved scheme cycle and are subject to official notifications and approved changes.

Prepare for the next application cycle

Review eligibility and scheme guidelines to get your institution ready.