‘Swadhar Greh’ scheme

Question: Which state government recently approved Swadhar Grah Scheme?

(a) Rajasthan
(b) Haryana
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Kerala

Ans (b)

Related Facts:

The Haryana Government on 18 October 2015 gave its approval to Swadhar Greh Scheme.
This will assure economic and social security to women in distress. The scheme aims at creating a supportive institutional framework catering to their primary needs in difficult situations.
The scheme will work upon providing basic amenities, such as shelter, food, clothing and health along with economic and social security to women in distress.
It also acts as a support system which understands and meets various requirements of women in distress by rehabilitating them economically and emotionally. This benefit is available to women above 18 years of age.
This scheme cover women in situations like deserted women, survivors of natural disaster, prisoners released from jail without family, victims of domestic violence ,women facing litigation on account of marital disputes, women affected by HIV/AIDS etc.
Under the scheme, Swadhar Greh will be set up in every district with capacity to accommodate 30 women.

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