(a) the number of social welfare schemes being implemented in various States of the country along with the names of such schemes, specially for Maharashtra;
(b) whether there are specific schemes for economically poor people particularly for women belonging to the weaker sections; and
(c) if so, the details of these schemes along with the allocations made for such schemes?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)
(a) to (c): The schemes being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in the country including in Maharashtra alongwith funds allocated for the year 2019-20 in each is attached as Annexure.
The schemes of the Ministry are meant for the weaker sections of society, including women. While in some schemes percentage of funds or seats are earmarked for women, some women specific initiatives are as under:
(i) The three Corporations under the administrative control of the Ministry have schemes of Mahila Kisan Yojana, Mahila Samriddi Yojana, New Swarnima Yojana and Mahila Adhikarita Yojana.
(ii) Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens has a component for 50 elderly senior citizen women under the scheme of Senior Citizen Homes.
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