The Women and Child Welfare Committee of the Zilla Parishad will provide training in judo-karate, yoga, and life skills to girls studying in Zilla Parishad schools, as well as to interested female teachers. Additionally, rural women will receive counseling on domestic violence and related issues.
To help girls and women stand up against injustices such as abuse and sexual harassment, training programs of 90 days or 120 hours will be conducted for students from classes 4 to 10 and college-going girls, along with willing female teachers. Women suffering from domestic violence, sexual harassment, or other mental trauma will be provided with social, psychological, and legal counseling.
In areas lacking hostels, the Rural Development Department has also decided to arrange free accommodation for needy girls by renting buildings, houses, or flats. However, the cost of food will have to be borne by the girls themselves. A permanent mechanism will also be established to train women representatives in rural areas.
“Various decisions have been taken to improve the lives of girls and women in rural areas. These will be implemented effectively,” said Rural Development Minister Jaykumar Gore.
Financial Aid for Surgeries of Critically Ill Children
- Financial assistance will be provided for surgeries of critically ill children from economically weak families, up to six years of age. This includes heart surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, treatments for cerebral palsy, cancer, kidney disorders, etc. An amount of Rs 15,000 will be provided for primary diagnosis and up to Rs 35,000 for the surgery.
- Divorced, abandoned, and needy women will receive Rs 50,000 for housing support. Orphaned girls will be given financial assistance of up to Rs 2,000 for school supplies and other expenses. Additionally, village panchayats that report zero severely malnourished children will be awarded a prize of Rs 50,000.
