The scheme aims to support Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) by offering financial aid up to ₹1,20,000/- for house construction. This scheme also ensures that Economically Weaker Sections receive support in securing shelter.
The scheme “Yashwantrao Chavan Mukta Vasahat Yojana for VJNTs,” was launched by the Dept of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt of Maharashtra. Each VJNT family will receive a plot of land measuring 5 gunthas (approximately 500 square meters or about 5,382 square feet).
The scheme “Government Service Home” was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide institutional care to widows, destitute women, deserted women, adolescent girls and differently-abled women and their children.
“Grant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social Defence” was launched by Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry. NGOs are paid ₹ 500/- per month per inmates, in two equal installments, for 12 months.