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SMILE scheme

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    10Pointer
  • Categories
    Polity & Governance
  • Published
    15th Feb, 2022

Context

Recently, the Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launched the Central Sector Scheme “SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”.

Key-Points 

  • SMILE scheme is set to provide welfare and rehabilitation to the Transgender community and the people engaged in the act of begging.
  • SMILE Scheme is a central sector scheme, designed and being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
  • The Ministry has allocated Rs. 365 Crore for the scheme from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
  • The SMILE initiative aims to reinforce and broaden the reach of rights that provide targeted groups with the legal protection and security they require.
  • It considers the numerous dimensions of identity, education, medical care, shelter, and occupational prospects essential for social security.

SMILE Sub Schemes

  • Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons-
    • Scholarships for Transgender Students studying in IX and till post-graduation to complete their education.
    • Skill Development and Livelihood under PM-DAKSH scheme.
    • Composite Medical Health package in convergence with PM-JAY to support Gender-Reaffirmation surgeries through selected hospitals
    • Shelter Homes' Garima Greh, where all the basic facilities (food, clothing, medical support), recreational facilities, and skill development opportunities, will be provided.
    • Transgender Protection Cell will be set up in each state to monitor offenses and ensure timely registration, investigation, and prosecution.
  • Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging-
    • Survey and Identification of beneficiaries by Implementing Agencies.
    • Outreach work will be done for mobilising the persons engaged in begging to avail services available in Shelter Homes.
    • Shelter homes will facilitate education for children engaged in the act of Begging.

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