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WARNAJAYANTI GRAM SWAROZGAR YOJANA (SGSY):
This programme was launched in April, 1999. This is a holistic programme
covering all aspects of self-employment such as organisation of the poor
into self-help groups, training, credit, technology, infrastructure and
marketing.
Objective :
The objective of SGSY is to provide sustainable income to the rural
poor. The programme aims at establishing a large number of
micro-enterprises in the rural areas, based upon the potential of the
rural poor. It is envisaged that every family assisted under SGSY will
be brought above the poverty line with in a period of three years.
Scope :
This programme covers families below poverty line in rural areas of the
country. Within this target group, special safeguards have been provided
by reserving 50% of benefits for SCs/STs, 40% for women and 3% for
physically handicapped persons. Subject to the availability of the
funds, it is proposed to cover 30% of the rural poor in each block in
the next 5 years.
Funding :
SGSY is a centrally sponsored scheme and the Central and State
Governments share funding in the ratio of 75:25 respectively.
Strategy :
SGSY is a Credit-cum-Subsidy programme. It covers all aspects of
self-employment, such as organisation of the poor into self-help groups,
training, credit technology, infrastructure and marketing. Efforts would
be made to involve women members in each self-help group. SGSY lays
emphasis on activity clusters. Four-five activities will be identified
for each block with the approval of Panchayat Samities. The Gram sabha
will authenticate the list of families below the poverty line identified
in BPL census. Identification of individual families suitable for each
key activity will be made through a participatory process. Closer
attention will be paid on skill development of the beneficiaries, known
as swarozgaris, and their technology and marketing needs.
How to Seek Assistance :
For assistance under the programme, District Rural Development Agencies
and Block Development Officers may be contacted. |
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