(THE GIST OF PIB) SMILE-75

(THE GIST OF PIB) SMILE-75

[AUGUST-2022]

SMILE-75

• The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry launched the ‘SMILE-75’ initiative for comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging in 75 identified municipalities as a part of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence.
• The initiative is part of the Ministry’s ongoing SMILE project (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) for which ₹100 crore has been allocated till 2025-2026.

About:

• ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons’ with following components:
• Scholarships for Transgender Students for studying in IX and till post-graduation.
• Setting up of Transgender Protection in each state to monitor cases of offences.
• Composite Medical Health package in convergence with PM-JAY supporting Gender-Reaffirmation surgeries through selected hospitals.
• Skill Development and Livelihood under PM-DAKSH (scheme for skilling of marginalized persons).
• Housing facility in the form of ‘GarimaGreh to provide food, clothing, recreational facilities, skill development etc.
• E-Services (National Portal & Helpline and Advertisement).

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