Millet Mission Initiative — millet carts for women self-help groups
A programme by CSVTU Foundation
A livelihood scheme distributing millet vending carts to registered women self-help groups — the advertised round closed in March 2026.
At a glance
| Best for | Registered women self-help groups in and around Durg district |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Free |
| Run with | REC Foundation, REC Limited, New Delhi |
About Millet Mission Initiative — millet carts for women self-help groups
CSVTU-FORTE invited registered women self-help groups to apply for millet carts under a millet promotion initiative supported by REC Foundation. The cart is a mobile unit for selling millet-based food, snacks and drinks. The notice was dated 10 March 2026 and applications closed on 21 March 2026, so this is a past round.
What you get
- A millet vending cart allotted to the group
- Free training on millet processing, hygienic food handling and small business management before allotment
Who can apply
- A registered women's self-help group with at least five active members
- A working bank account in the group's name
- Preference to groups already in millet processing, value addition or food vending, and to groups of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes
- Documents needed: the group registration certificate, a member list with Aadhaar copies, and the group bank passbook
How selection works: A committee appointed by CSVTU-FORTE decides, and its decision is final. The cart may only be used for millet work and may not be sold or transferred.
How to apply: The notice asks for the filled form to be submitted to the CSVTU-FORTE office; its cover brief mentions an online form on the website instead. Ask the office which route applies if the scheme runs again.
Where to apply
Other CSVTU Foundation programmes
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- Internship Program in Organic and Natural FarmingA 30-day certificate course in organic and natural farming with an extended internship for selected candidates — last advertised with a 2023 deadline.