6: Bhagyashree Child Welfare Bima Yojana
- A new policy covering a girl child was introduced w.e.f. 19th October, 1998. It covers one girl child in a family upto the age of 18 years whose parent's age does not exceed 60 years. - The premium per girl child is Rs. 15 per annum. - In case of death of both or either of the parents, an amount of Rs. 25,000 would be deposited in the name of the girl child with a financial institution. - Fix...
7: Krishi Vigyan Kendra
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) discharges the frontline extension education responsibilities through a network of 261 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Farm Science Centres) in the country. - During 1996-97, the Government planned to establish 119 more Krishi Vigyan Kendras. - After this, during the Ninth plan, it is proposed to establish 120 more Krishi Vigyan Kendras. - According to th...
8: Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA)
- Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas Programme (DWCRA) was started in September 982 in the form pf a sub-plan of Integrated Rural Development Programme. - At present this DWCRA programme is not in existence because it is merged with newly introduced programme Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana w.e.f. April 1, 1999. - The main aim of this programme was to provide proper self-emplo...
9: Swavalamban Abhiyan Launched for Pro-Poor Initiatives
- 'Swavalamban Abhiyan' which includes a set of 11 new pro-poor initiatives of the Gujarat Government was launched by th~ Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. - This abhiyan includes pro-poor initiatives for the benefit of shramyog is, especially women and youth, so that they are empowered to fight poverty. - While launching the 'Swavalamban Abhiyan' on the Vishwakarma Day, Prime Minister mention...
10: Rural Unemployment and Poverty Elimination Programme
- According to a general survey done by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO), 58% of total unemployment exists in rural sector and only 38% in urban sector of our country. - In the beginning of planning era in the country the Government did not pay heed to the solution of unemployment problem, but it was given serious attention during the 4th plan. - Eighth Five Year Plan allocated Rs....