Question Q8GS2GS2
Discuss the significance of the SMILE scheme in addressing the vulnerabilities of transgender persons and beggars in India. (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
SMILE scheme promotes the intervention by NGOs and civil society for rehabilitation of socially deprived persons, by health and education interventions. Significance for Transgender: (1) Ensure safety - by providing shelter eg Garima Grih Scheme (2) Promote health intervention eg in him mal Tirasves (3) Spread awareness eg regarding Transgender Protection Act of 2019 and inclusion of transgender in council
4Promote employment eg by reducing stigma and normalizing social behaviour Significance for beggars: (1) Reduced forced begging - due to sufficiency of children and disabled eg of Nanhe Parivar (Railway Protection Force) (2) Alternative employment eg by scheme such as Urban AWIRING (3) Night shelters - for beggars on footpath, especially during winters (4) Ensure safety - of women and children eg Mobile Police Volunteers Thus, need is for expansion, higher fund allocation and spreading awareness regarding its affordability
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Topper
Rakhi
AIR 652024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions
Transgender Welfare
Writing Stats
140
Total words
1
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