(a) whether the Government proposes to formulate any action plan for the empowerment of
women belonging to minority communities in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the government has received any recommendations from the National Women
Commission in this regard;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the action taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (VINCENT PALA)
(a)& (b): A scheme for Leadership Development of minority women was launched by this Ministry
in January, 2010 and is implemented from 2010-11. The objective of the scheme is to empower
and instill confidence in women, by providing knowledge, tools and techniques for interacting
with functionaries of Government, banks, etc. at all levels. Two types of leadership trainings
are provided in the scheme namely, training in village/locality and residential leadership
development training in institutes. The scheme is to be implemented through Government and
non-governmental organizations. The target for imparting training in 2010-11 is 56850 women.
Copy of the scheme is available on the website of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, namely
www.minorityaffairs.gov.in.
(c ), (d) & (e): Does not arise.