Question

Identify the scheme being described in the following statements:

• A. Ujjawala
• B. Swabhimaan
• C. Swadhar Greh
• D. One-step Crisis Centre Scheme

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Swadhar Greh

The scheme envisions a supportive institutional framework for women victims of difficult circumstances so that they could lead their life with dignity and conviction. It envisages that shelter, food, clothing, and health as well as economic and social security are assured for such women.

The benefit of the component could be availed by women above 18 years of age of the following categories:

1. Women who are deserted and are without any social and economic support;
2. Women survivors of natural disasters who have been rendered homeless and are without any social and economic support;
3. Women prisoners released from jail and are without family, social and economic support;
4. Women victims of domestic violence, family tension or discord, who are made to leave their homes without any means of subsistence and have no special protection from exploitation and/ or facing litigation on account of marital disputes; and
5. Trafficked women/girls rescued or runaway from brothels or other places where they face exploitation and Women affected by HIV/AIDS who do not have any social or economic support.