'SMILE' scheme launched by the central government

'SMILE' scheme launched by the central government

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Category : National Published on: February 15 2022

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  • 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.
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