SDG Goal wise programs of India – Part 17

SDG Goal wise programs of India – Part 17

(இதன் தமிழ் வடிவத்திற்கு இங்கே சொடுக்கவும்)

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Launched Year:

• 2005.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

Objectives:

• To reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional delivery.
• To provide financial assistance to pregnant women from disadvantaged backgrounds, encouraging them to deliver in health institutions.
• To improve access to institutional delivery, especially in low-performing states.

Beneficiaries:

• Pregnant women, particularly from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
• Special focus on women from rural areas, tribal communities, and women with disabilities.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Women above 19 years of age.
• Women who have up to two live births.
• Women from BPL, SC, or ST communities in High Performing States (HPS) or any pregnant woman in Low Performing States (LPS).
• Pregnant women who deliver in government health facilities or Accredited Private Hospitals.

Benefits:

• Cash incentive after institutional delivery: ₹1,400 in rural areas and ₹1,000 in urban areas.
• Incentives are also provided to the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) for linking beneficiaries to health facilities.
• Financial assistance for delivery (including C-section) and other maternity-related services.
• Aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality by encouraging institutional deliveries and improving healthcare access.

• Additional Information:
• The scheme categorizes states into Low Performing States (LPS) and High Performing States (HPS) based on the institutional delivery rate.
• LPS states include Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, etc., and focus on improving institutional delivery rates.
• The scheme is a key component of India's National Health Mission (NHM) and contributes to the goal of universal healthcare access.
• The funding for the scheme is shared between the central and state governments (60% and 40% respectively).

Shakti Sadan Sub-scheme

Launched Year:

• 2021.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).

Objectives:

• To empower the women through various interventions that focus on improving their social, economic, and educational status.
• To provide relief and rehabilitation for women in difficult circumstances, including survivors of trafficking, abuse, and exploitation.
• To facilitate the development of women by offering shelter, vocational training, and other necessary support.

Beneficiaries:

• Women in difficult circumstances, including the survivors of trafficking, violence, and the exploitation.
• Working women who require support facilities such as hostels.
• Women seeking skills development, financial independence, and rehabilitation services.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Women in distress or vulnerable situations, including those affected by trafficking or violence.
• Women who require shelter, rehabilitation, and vocational support.

Benefits:

• Shelter, food, clothing, and primary health care.
• Counselling, psychological support, and rehabilitation services.
• Vocational training, skills development, and financial literacy.
• Assistance in opening bank accounts and accessing social security benefits.
• Support for women’s legal rights, with provisions for legal counselling.

Additional Information:

• Merger of Schemes: The Samarthya sub-scheme includes the erstwhile Ujjwala, Swadhar Greh, and Working Women Hostels schemes.
• For administrative purposes, Swadhar Greh and Ujjwala schemes have been merged and are now known as Shakti Sadan – an Integrated Relief and Rehabilitation Home.

• Shakti Sadan offers shelter and rehabilitation services, primarily for women survivors of trafficking and other distress situations.
• The scheme also includes National Creche Scheme and Pradhan Mantri Matriva Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) as part of its components for the holistic development of women.
• The Gap Funding for Economic Development component aims to assist women in developing economically, improving their financial independence.
• The scheme is part of Mission Shakti, an initiative focused on the safety and empowerment of women across the country.

Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) Scheme

Launched Year:

• August 2004.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Education.

Objectives:

• Bridge the Gender Gap in Education: The primary aim of KGBV is to promote the education of girls, especially from backward and disadvantaged sections, by providing quality education in areas with low female literacy rates.
• Increase Enrollment: The scheme targets to achieve the highest enrollment of girls in schools, particularly from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and minority communities.

• Reduce Dropout Rates: The program strives to reduce the dropout rates among girls, which tend to be higher than that of boys, especially in rural areas.
• Provide Residential Facilities: KGBV schools offer free education along with residential facilities, helping girls from remote areas continue their education without obstacles like distance or parental neglect.
• Life and Vocational Skills: In addition to academic education, KGBVs focus on life skills and vocational training to empower girls socially and economically.

Beneficiaries:

• Girls from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Minority Communities.
• Girls from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
• The scheme mainly focuses on girls aged 10-18 years.
• Girls at risk of dropping out and those from rural areas with low female literacy.
• Children from educationally backward blocks (EBBs) where gender gaps in literacy are prominent.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Girls aged between 10 to 18 years.
• Belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Minority communities, or BPL families.
• Out of school girls or those at risk of dropping out of school are prioritized.
• Focus on girls in difficult circumstances who have been unable to continue their primary education.

Benefits:

• Free Education up to the secondary level (Class VI to Class XII, in some cases).
• Free Boarding, Lodging, and Study Materials for enrolled girls.
• Uniforms and Textbooks are provided to students.
• Residential Facilities help reduce the burden of distance and parental involvement for girls in rural areas.
• Vocational and Life Skills Training to empower girls for economic independence.
• Access to quality education in areas where educational facilities are scarce or inadequate.
• Capacity building in terms of leadership and confidence for the future.

Additional Information:

• The scheme was initially launched in 75 districts with a low literacy rate among girls, particularly in educationally backward blocks (EBBs).
• It has expanded over time to now cover over 3,500 educationally backward blocks across India.
• KGBVs are designed to accommodate 50-100 girls per school and provide free boarding and lodging.

• Merger with Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA): The KGBV scheme was merged with SSA in 2007, and subsequently, it was incorporated into the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan in 2018.
• Upgraded to Senior Secondary Level: Some KGBVs now provide education from Classes VI to XII for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Reservation Policy: 75% of seats are reserved for girls from SC, ST, OBC, or minority communities, while the remaining 25% are for girls from BPL families.
• The focus areas include improving literacy rates, enhancing female education, and ultimately ensuring gender equality and empowering girls to become self-sufficient.

Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girls

Launched Year:

• 2014.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Education.
• Implementing Agency: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Objectives:

• Empower Girls Through Technical Education: The main aim of the Pragati Scholarship Scheme is to encourage and support female students who wish to pursue technical education in diploma or degree courses.
• Promote Gender Equality in Education: The scheme specifically focuses on empowering girl students from economically weaker sections of society, enabling them to access quality education in technical and engineering fields.

• Financial Assistance for Education: The scholarship provides financial assistance to help cover tuition fees and the purchase of study-related materials.

Beneficiaries:

• Female Students who wish to pursue technical education.
• Students who are admitted to AICTE-approved institutions for Diploma or Degree courses.
• Students from families with an annual income of less than ₹8 lakhs.
• One girl per family is eligible for the scholarship.
• In cases where the family's income is below ₹8 lakhs, two girls from the same family can be eligible.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Citizenship: Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• Gender: Only female students are eligible.
• Income: The family’s total income should not exceed ₹6 lakh per annum.
• Age and Course: Applicant should be in the first year of a Diploma or Degree level technical course (Engineering, Technology, etc.) at an AICTE-approved institution.
• Admission Criteria: The candidate must have been admitted through the centralized admission process of the State or Central Government.

Benefits:

• ₹30,000 per annum for tuition fees or actual tuition fees (whichever is less).
• Additional Reimbursement: In cases of tuition fee waiver or reimbursement, up to ₹30,000 can be used for purchasing books, laptops, equipment, software, vehicles, or to cover fees for competitive exams.

Additional Information:

Number of Scholarships:

• 2000 scholarships for students pursuing Diploma courses.
• 2000 scholarships for students pursuing Degree courses.
• A total of 4000 scholarships are provided each year.

Reservation:

• 15% for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates.
• 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
• 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates.

Selection Procedure:

• Selection is based on merit, specifically the applicant’s performance in the qualifying examination.
• The process is managed through the centralized admission process.

Key Features:

• Increased Access to Education for Girls: The scholarship aims to increase the enrollment of girls in technical education, especially in fields where they are underrepresented.
• Support for Educational Expenses: It offers significant financial support to help students manage the cost of education and related expenses.
• Reservation for SC, ST, OBC: To ensure equitable access, the scheme provides reservations for students from socially and economically disadvantaged groups.

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