JAMMU: Jammu-Mission Shakti SANKALP HEW Social Welfare Department conducted awareness sessions in Village Khanpur block Nagrota and Kalka colony Bahu Fort to empower women and promote gender equality The initiative was designed to inform the community about the government schemes focused on uplifting and supporting women, with a broader mission of fostering gender equality and strengthening the role of women in society. At the informative session, Mission Shaktiâs team covered an array of government programs that cater specifically to womenâs welfare, economic empowerment, safety, and security. Key schemes highlighted included:
The officials explained Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), providing financial support to pregnant and lactating women to improve health and nutrition; State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) for underprivileged women to support marriage-related expenses; Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) scheme to encourage safe motherhood through institutional deliveries; Widow and Old Age Pension Schemes ensuring financial aid for widows and the elderly, focusing on social security for vulnerable groups.
The sessions also introduced women to vocational and entrepreneurship programs such as Skill Development Courses at ITIs and Polytechnics to enhance employability of women; Business Startup Schemes like the Prime Ministerâs Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Tejaswini, Mumkin, SC/ST Corporation, and the Women Development Corporation (WDC), offering women the resources and guidance to start their own ventures. Beyond these specific schemes, Mission Shakti emphasized the critical role of women in nation-building and highlighted the importance of the girl child in Indian society.
