The primary objective of the revised scheme is to attract implementing agencies for undertaking construction of hostels, especially for SC girls, towards the broader vision of containment and reduction of their dropout rate. The other objectives are: (i) having a girls hostel with a capacity of 100 seats, in every block headquarters of low literacy districts not having one as of now, by way of priority, (ii) repairing and proper maintenance of hostels, and (iii) having an effective mechanism for monitoring, review, etc.
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Scheme of Assistance to Scheduled Castes Development Corporations (SCDCs)
Share Capital contribution is released for the economic development of Scheduled Castes, although some of these Corporations are also catering to the requirements of other weaker sections of the Society, e.g. Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, Minorities etc.
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Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS)
The Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) was introduced in January, 2007, with the objective to rehabilitate the remaining manual scavengers and their dependents in alternative occupations by March, 2009. However, as this could not be done by the target date, the Scheme was extended up to March, 2010, with a provision for the coverage of spill-over of beneficiaries even thereafter, if required. As per the...
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Information on Pradhan Mantri Dakshta aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana
The focus of the programme would be on providing high quality skills through good quality institutions so that the training can result in finding jobs or self employment ventures. Apart from this, rural artisans who have become marginalized owing to coming of better technologies in market, would be trained so as to adopt newer processes and increase their incomes.
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Information on Venture Capital Fund for Backward Classes (VCF-BC)
"Entrepreneurship" relates to entrepreneurs managing businesses which are oriented towards innovation and growth technologies. The spirit of the above mentioned fund is to support those entrepreneurs who will create wealth and value for society and at the same time promoting profitable business.
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Information on Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY)
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM AJAY) has been created after merger of three schemes with a target of comprehensive development of 3500 SC majority villages in 2021-22 to benefit 6 lakh beneficiaries with a holistic approach and varied interventions.
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Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) in Business Activity Loan
Objective of the Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) is to rehabilitate the manual scavengers and their dependents in alternative occupations.
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Information on Cochlear Implant Scheme
The cochlear implant is a prosthetic device, a part of which is surgically implanted inside the cochlea. Cochlear implants have been found to be beneficial for children and adults with severe to profound hearing loss and steeply sloping hearing loss who do not benefit adequately with hearing aids but have an intact auditory nerve.
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Website of Disability Education & Engagement Portal for Access to Knowledge (DEEPAK)
Disability Knowledge Portal offers a special vertical for all information and resources regarding disabilities in India and across the world.
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Planning research and monitoring schemes by Ministry of Social Justice
Get details of schemes by Planning, Research, Evaluation and Monitoring (PREM) division of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can find links for grant-in-aid rules for research and publications, priority areas for research and evaluation etc. Guidelines for grant-in-aid for Scheduled Caste development are also provided.
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Guidelines for grants-in-aid to NGOs and voluntary organisations
Find guidelines pertaining to grants-in-aid to the NGOs by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can access guidelines on inspection and monitoring procedure, penalties, funding projects, grants-in-aid to voluntary organisations, cessation of voluntary organisations, etc.
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Schemes for NGOs by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Find schemes for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Schemes for Scheduled Caste welfare, Social Defence, Welfare of Backward Classes and Empowerment of persons with disabilities are provided. Users can go through links for schemes such as Assistance to voluntary organisations for welfare of OBCs, prevention of alcoholism and substances (drugs) abuse, assistance to disabled persons for purchase...
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Format for list of beneficiaries of schemes for Other Backward Classes
Get format for list of beneficiaries of schemes for Other Backward Classes (OBC) by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is given. This form is meant for voluntary organisations working for OBCs. Users can download the form and use it further.
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Annual Reports of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Details on annual reports of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment are given. Users can access annual reports of the Ministry from 2007 onwards. Information about various schemes of the Ministry is given. Link to download reports in English as well as Hindi are available.
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National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NCDNSNT)
Users can find information on National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NCDNSNT) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Details about composition of the commission, gazette notification, questionnaire and tenders can be obtained from the website.
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National Safai Karamchris Finance & Development Corporation
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