Question : Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar launched the Central Sector scheme “SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” on February 12 at BHIM Auditorium, Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. To which type of persons is this scheme related ?
a. Transgenders and beggars
b. Farmers
c. Widows
d. None of the above
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar launched the Central Sector scheme “SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” on February 12 at BHIM Auditorium, Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
- This scheme is related to transgenders and people engaged in begging.
- The Ministry has ensured that each and every need of Transgender community and persons engaged in the act of begging are taken care of in most professional way.
- The scheme keeps in mind the social security that is needed through multiple dimensions of identity, medical care, education, occupational opportunities and shelter.
- The Ministry has allocated Rs. 365 Crore for the scheme from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
- The sub-scheme – ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons’- includes various components.
- It provides Scholarships for Transgender Students studying in IX and till post-graduation to enable them to complete their education.
- It has provisions for skill development and livelihood under PM-DAKSH scheme.
By – Pankaj Pandey