Chapter-15 : Welfare
Short Notes or Revision Notes
GIST of India Year Book 2024
Tribal Development Initiatives
- Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (VKY):Aims for holistic development of tribal people.
- Focuses on outcome-based approach and efficient delivery of benefits from various government schemes.
- Creates an enabling environment for need-based interventions.
Financial Inclusion for Marginalized Communities
- Vanchit Ikai Samooh aur Vargo ki Arthik Sahayata Yojana (VISVAS Yojana):(formerly Interest Subvention Scheme)
- Provides interest subvention on loans for SC & OBC communities.
- Targets over 3.5 lakh beneficiaries.
- Offers loans up to ₹4 lakh for SHGs (5% interest) and ₹2 lakh for individuals (5% interest).
Rural Infrastructure Development
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakaram (PMJVK):(formerly Multi-Sectoral Development Programme)
- Centrally sponsored scheme for infrastructure and basic amenities development.
- Implemented in all districts since FY 2022-23.
- Focuses on education, health, skill development, and women’s empowerment.
- Examples of projects: schools, classrooms, hostels, computer labs, toilets, drinking water facilities, etc.
- Cost-sharing between center and states/UTs.
- Land and maintenance expenses borne by states/UTs.
- Community ownership and utilization of created assets.
Aadhaar Enrolment for Children under Six
- UIDAI now allows Aadhaar enrolment for children below five years.
- WCD departments of states/UTs encouraged to become registrars.
- Anganwadi centers seen as suitable locations for enrolment due to easy accessibility.
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