'SMILE' scheme launched by the central government

'SMILE' scheme launched by the central government

Daily Current Affairs   /   'SMILE' scheme launched by the central government

Change Language English Hindi

Category : National Published on: February 15 2022

Share on facebook
  • The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar launched the Central Sector scheme titled “SMILE” on February 12, 2022.
  • SMILE stands for Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise.
  • The new umbrella scheme aims to provide welfare measures to the Transgender community and the people engaged in the act of begging.
  • The scheme will give the necessary legal protection, social security, and a promise to a secured life to the targeted group.
  • The Ministry has allocated Rs. 365 crore for the scheme for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Recent Post's
  • Indian-American musician and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon has won a Grammy Award for her album "Shanti - A Journey of Peace".

    Read More....
  • Shri H Shankar has taken charge as the Managing Director of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

    Read More....
  • Prime Minister launches Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana to enhance agricultural productivity in 100 low crop productivity districts.

    Read More....
  • Canada imposes a 25% tariff on U.S. imports in retaliation to Trump's tariffs.

    Read More....
  • Benjamin Netanyahu appoints Major General Eyal Zamir as the new head of the Israeli Defense Forces.

    Read More....
  • India and Oman agree to amend the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation.

    Read More....
  • New Zealand's Mount Taranaki has been granted legal personhood, recognizing it as a living entity with rights and responsibilities.

    Read More....
  • The Government of India has appointed Abhinav Gupta as the Additional Director General of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).

    Read More....
  • Former Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla Dies At 79.

    Read More....
  • All India Radio and the Ministry of Culture launched the classical music series 'Har Kanth Mein Bharat' to celebrate India's rich musical heritage.

    Read More....