Review of Social Welfare Schemes in Jammu & Kashmir
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| News Summary | The Jammu & Kashmir Social Welfare Department has identified over 1.14 lakh children suffering from malnutrition and is providing nutritional support. The department has achieved 99% Aadhaar verification, conducted 22.76 lakh home visits, and established 116 child care homes. Key schemes like Mission Vatsalya, Mission Shakti, and Ladli Beti Scheme are being implemented, alongside PM-AJAY for SC communities. The budget for social welfare has seen a significant increase, with ₹4,361.14 crore allocated for FY 2025-26. |
| Key Issue | Malnutrition in Jammu & Kashmir |
| Children Identified | 1.14 lakh children suffering from severe and moderate malnutrition and anaemia. |
| Nutritional Support | Special nutritional support provided to identified children. |
| Supplementary Nutrition | 9.14 lakh people covered under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme. |
| Aadhaar Verification | 99% Aadhaar verification achieved to ensure transparency. |
| Home Visits | 22.76 lakh home visits conducted, achieving 96% of the target. |
| Child Care Homes | 116 child care homes established under Mission Vatsalya. |
| Women Empowerment | Mission Shakti implemented for women empowerment and protection. |
| Ladli Beti Scheme | Financial support for girl children and marriage assistance for economically weaker sections. |
| Abhinanda Homes | Two residential schools and rehabilitation centres to be established for marginalised children. |
| PM-AJAY | Focuses on holistic development of Scheduled Castes (SCs) through employment, skill development, and income-generating schemes. |
| Scholarships | Provided for minorities, SCs, and OBCs. |
| Prosthetic Aids | Offered to persons with disabilities. |
| Pensions & Scholarships | Provided for militancy-affected families. |
| Pahari Hostels | Established for tribal communities. |
| Anganwadi Upgradation | Anganwadi centres being upgraded into Saksham Anganwadis; 500 more centres to be upgraded by 2025-26. |