SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department (SWD), Srinagar, through SANKALP–Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), organized Community Awareness Programmes at Tailbal, Srinagar to sensitize and inform the public, particularly women and girls, about various welfare initiatives and government schemes aimed at promoting social and economic empowerment.
During the programme, participants were sensitized about various scholarship schemes, sponsorship support, skill development courses and social security schemes available for eligible beneficiaries. Detailed information was shared regarding the eligibility criteria, application procedures, benefits and the process of accessing these schemes. The initiative aimed at ensuring that deserving beneficiaries are aware of the available opportunities and are able to avail themselves of the benefits extended by the Government.
In another initiative, the Department organized awareness programme in collaboration with Mission POSHAN, focusing on the welfare and empowerment of women, adolescent girls and other community members in Zone Tailbal. The programme provided a platform to disseminate information on various women-centric welfare initiatives, Scholarships and social protection measures, while encouraging community participation and awareness.
The programmes witnessed active participation from community members, particularly women, who were encouraged to seek information about available schemes and make informed use of the opportunities provided by the Government.
The Department reiterated its commitment to taking welfare schemes to the grassroots level through sustained community outreach, inter-departmental coordination and awareness initiatives, ensuring that the benefits of government programmes reach the intended beneficiaries.


