Life Mission housing aid rises to ₹6 lakh for 32,000 families
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims·
Social Justice: A case study on targeted subsidies and livelihood security for marginalized communities.
Why in news
Minister K.A. Thulasi announced an enhancement in the Life Mission housing assistance and new self-employment subsidies for ST women.
Background
The Life Mission housing assistance was increased from ₹4 lakh to ₹6 lakh, with ST family allocations raised to ₹8 lakh. ST women can receive up to ₹15 lakh for self-employment ventures with a 75% subsidy.
Facts for Prelims
- FactLife Mission housing assistance enhanced to ₹6 lakh; ST family allocation raised to ₹8 lakh.
- FactST women eligible for up to ₹15 lakh for self-employment with a 75% subsidy.
- FactPanchami and Ambedkar schemes provide ₹40 lakh and ₹1 crore respectively for settlement development.
- FactEmergency medical assistance available through SC/ST departments and Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund.
Prelims practice question
Under the Life Mission, what is the maximum subsidy percentage available for ST women's self-employment ventures?
- (a)50%
- (b)75%
- (c)85%
- (d)90%
Show answer
Answer: (b) 75% — ST women can receive up to ₹15 lakh for self-employment ventures with a 75% subsidy.
For Mains
Q. Examine how targeted housing and self-employment schemes contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Direct intervention: Transitioning from mere housing provision to economic empowerment via self-employment subsidies.
- Infrastructure integration: Linking housing with basic amenities like roads, drinking water, and electricity under settlement schemes.
Keywords: socio-economic upliftment · targeted subsidies · marginalized communities · livelihood security · infrastructure development
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