Cabinet approves loan scheme for landslides-hit Kudumbashree members
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Why in news
The Kerala Cabinet approved the Ujjeevana program to provide special loans to Kudumbashree members affected by landslides in Meppadi and Vanimel panchayats.
Background
The Ujjeevana program has a budget of ₹8.57 crore to restart livelihoods for landslide victims. The District Collector is responsible for managing the disbursement of the government's share from the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeUjjeevana program: A Kerala state initiative to provide loans to landslide-affected Kudumbashree members.
- FactThe Ujjeevana program budget is ₹8.57 crore.
- PlaceMeppadi and Vanimel panchayats are the specific areas targeted for landslide relief in Kerala.
- FactThe loan scheme is valid until December 31, 2026.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of community-based organizations and state-led financial schemes in ensuring disaster resilience and livelihood restoration for vulnerable populations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional mechanism: Utilization of the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund for targeted livelihood restoration
- Community-led recovery: Leveraging Kudumbashree's grassroots network for efficient disaster-affected beneficiary identification
Keywords: Disaster Resilience · Livelihood Restoration · Community-based Organizations · Financial Inclusion · State Welfare Schemes
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