Ima Keithel Women Market Development Scheme

iAbout This Scheme

State scheme to support and modernise Ima Keithel (Mothers' Market) in Imphal — the world's largest all-women market — by providing stall upgrades, working capital loans, and marketing support to women traders. The scheme protects the centuries-old tradition of women-led commerce in Manipur.

🎁Key Benefits

• Stall renovation and infrastructure upgrade support
• Working capital micro-loan up to ₹1 lakh at subsidised interest
• Training in financial literacy and digital payments
• GI tag and branding support for Manipuri products
• Market linkage to e-commerce platforms

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Women traders in Ima Keithel, Imphal or registered Meitei women vendors
• 2
  Permanent resident of Manipur
• 3
  Priority to traditional market vendors

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions