(a) the salient features of Mahila Swadhar Yojana and the criteria laid down by the Government for the implementation of the scheme;
(b) whether the recommendation of the State Government is required for the construction of shelter homes under Mahila Swadhar Yojana;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether any difficulty has been noticed by the Government in the implementation of the scheme; and
(e) if so, the action taken/proposed to be taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a) Swadhar – A Scheme for Women in Difficult Circumstances, is
being run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The
salient feature and criteria laid down by the Government for
implementation of the Swadhar Scheme are available at the website
of the Ministry namely www.wcd.nic.in.
(b) Yes, Sir.
(c) As per the extant procedure, proposals duly recommended by
the State Level Empowered Committee of the State Government
concerned, are placed before the Project Sanctioning Committee
which decides the case on merit and on the basis of requirement
of the State.
(d) No, Sir.
(e) Does not arise.