wp-dbmanager domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/skyojna/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Empowering girls and women is essential for the social and economic development of any society. In Tamil Nadu, the state government has launched various schemes to support their education, health, safety, and livelihood. These schemes aim to provide them with equal opportunities, rights, and dignity in all spheres of life. Some of the schemes for girls launched by the Tamil Nadu government are:<\/span><\/p>\n These are some of the schemes for girls launched by the Tamil Nadu government. In this article, we will discuss each of these schemes in detail and explain how they have benefited the girls and women of Tamil Nadu.<\/span><\/p>\n The Girl Child Protection Scheme is a flagship scheme of the Tamil Nadu government that was launched in 1992. It provides financial assistance to families with one or two girl children and aims to prevent female infanticide and promote gender equality. The scheme has two components:<\/span><\/p>\n This component offers a fixed deposit of Rs. 50,000 to the family of a single girl child. The deposit matures when she attains 18 years of age and is eligible for marriage. She can withdraw the amount along with interest for her education or marriage expenses. To avail of this benefit, the family has to fulfill certain conditions, such as registering her birth, immunizing her, enrolling her in school, and not marrying her before 18 years of age.<\/span><\/p>\n This component offers a fixed deposit of Rs. 25,000 each to the families of two girl children. The deposits mature when they attain 18 years of age and are eligible for marriage. They can withdraw the amounts along with interest for their education or marriage expenses. To avail this benefit, the families have to fulfill certain conditions, such as registering their births, immunizing them, enrolling them in school, undergoing sterilization, and not marrying them before 18 years of age.<\/span><\/p>\n The Girl Child Protection Scheme has been successful in reducing the gender gap in Tamil Nadu and improving the status of girls and women. According to the 2011 census, the sex ratio of Tamil Nadu was 996 females per 1000 males, which was higher than the national average of 943 females per 1000 males. The scheme has also increased the enrollment and retention of girls in schools and colleges, and reduced the incidence of child marriage and maternal mortality.<\/span><\/p>\n To be eligible for the Girl Child Protection Scheme, the following criteria must be met:<\/span><\/p>\n The documents required for applying for the scheme are:<\/span><\/p>\n The application form can be obtained from the nearest Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) centre or downloaded from <\/span>https:\/\/www.tn.gov.in\/icds\/gcps.pdf<\/b><\/a>. The completed application form along with the required documents must be submitted to the same ICDS centre within one year of birth. The ICDS centre will verify the documents and forward them to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for approval. The DSWO will sanction the fixed deposit amount and issue a passbook to the applicant. It will contain details such as name, address, date of birth, maturity date, amount, interest rate, etc. The passbook must be kept safely by the applicant until maturity.<\/span><\/p>\n The Chief Minister\u2019s Girl Child Education Scheme is a scheme of the Tamil Nadu government that was launched in 2011. The scheme provides incentives to girls who complete class 10th and 12th and encourages them to pursue higher education. The scheme has two components:<\/span><\/p>\n This component offers a cash incentive of Rs. 3,000 to girls who pass class 10th with a minimum of 60% marks. The incentive is deposited in a bank account in the name of the girl and can be withdrawn after she completes class 12th. To avail this benefit, the girl must belong to a family with an annual income of less than Rs. 50,000 and must have studied in a government or government-aided school.<\/span><\/p>\n This component offers a cash incentive of Rs. 5,000 to girls who pass class 12th with a minimum of 60% marks. The incentive is deposited in a bank account in the name of the girl and can be withdrawn after she enrolls in a degree or diploma course in a recognized institution. To avail this benefit, the girl must belong to a family with an annual income of less than Rs. 50,000 and must have studied in a government or government-aided school.<\/span><\/p>\n The Chief Minister\u2019s Girl Child Education Scheme has been effective in motivating girls to complete their secondary and higher secondary education and pursue higher studies. The scheme has also reduced the dropout rate and improved the performance of girls in exams. According to the Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu, the pass percentage of girls in class 10th and 12th exams was higher than that of boys in 2020-21.<\/span><\/p>\n To be eligible for the Chief Minister\u2019s Girl Child Education Scheme, the following criteria must be met:<\/span><\/p>\n The documents required for applying for the scheme are:<\/span><\/p>\n The application form can be obtained from the headmaster or headmistress of the school where the girl studied or downloaded from <\/span>https:\/\/cms.tn.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/schemes\/education_0.pdf<\/b><\/a>. The completed application form along with the required documents must be submitted to the same school within one month of passing class 10th or 12th. The school will verify the documents and forward them to the District Educational Officer (DEO) for approval. The DEO will sanction the cash incentive and deposit it in the bank account of the girl. The girl will receive an SMS alert when the amount is credited.<\/span><\/p>\n The Chief Minister\u2019s Ujjawala Scheme is a scheme of the Tamil Nadu government that was launched in 2015. The scheme provides assistance to women and girls who are victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation and helps them with rehabilitation, counseling, legal aid, and vocational training. The scheme has four components:<\/span><\/p>\n The Chief Minister\u2019s Ujjawala Scheme has been instrumental in protecting the rights and dignity of women and girls who are victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation. The scheme has also empowered them to lead a dignified and productive life. According to the Department of Social Welfare, Tamil Nadu, the scheme has benefited more than 2,000 women and girls since its inception.<\/span><\/p>\n To be eligible for the Chief Minister\u2019s Ujjawala Scheme, the following criteria must be met:<\/span><\/p>\n The documents required for applying for the scheme are:<\/span><\/p>\n The application form can be obtained from the nearest District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) or downloaded from <\/span>https:\/\/cms.tn.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/schemes\/welfare_0.pdf<\/b><\/a>. The completed application form along with the required documents must be submitted to the same DSWO. The DSWO will verify the documents and refer the applicant to a suitable shelter home or rehabilitation centre. The applicant will receive the benefits of the scheme as per her needs and preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n Do you want to join hands with other women and start your own business? Do you want to learn new skills and earn more income? Do you want to have a voice and a choice in your family and society? If yes, then the Mahalir Thittam Scheme is for you!<\/span><\/p>\n The Mahalir Thittam Scheme is a wonderful scheme of the Tamil Nadu government that was launched in 1998. The scheme helps you to form self-help groups (SHGs) with other women in your area and provides you with various benefits. The scheme has three components:<\/span><\/p>\n This component helps you to form and develop SHGs with 12 to 20 women who have similar interests and needs. You and your group members save a fixed amount every month and lend it to each other for various purposes. You and your group can also get loans from banks and other financial institutions at low-interest rates. You and your group also get training, capacity building, and exposure visits to learn new things.<\/span><\/p>\n This component helps you and your group to start economic activities for your livelihood enhancement. You and your group get skill development, technology transfer, product development, quality control, and market linkage to make your products or services better and sell them at good prices. You and your group also get subsidies, grants, and revolving funds to support your business.<\/span><\/p>\n This component helps you and your group to participate in social development and welfare activities. You and your group get involved in various schemes and programs of the government such as health, education, sanitation, environment, legal awareness, etc. You and your group also form federations and networks at various levels for collective action and advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n The Mahalir Thittam Scheme has been very effective in improving your socio-economic status and enhancing your self-reliance and confidence. The scheme has also helped you to reduce poverty, unemployment, and gender discrimination. According to the Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women (TNCDW), the scheme has covered more than 10 lakh SHGs with over 1.5 crore women members as of 2020-21.<\/span><\/p>\n To be eligible for the Mahalir Thittam Scheme, you need to meet the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n The documents required for applying for the scheme are:<\/span><\/p>\n The application form can be obtained from the nearest Panchayat Level Federation (PLF) or Urban Local Body (ULB) or downloaded from <\/span>https:\/\/www.tamilnadumahalir.org\/application-forms\/<\/b><\/a>. The completed application form along with the required documents must be submitted to the same PLF or ULB. The PLF or ULB will verify the documents and enroll you in an existing or new SHG. You will receive the benefits of the scheme as per your SHG\u2019s activities and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n This article covers some schemes for girls by the Tamil Nadu government. These schemes focus on education, empowerment and welfare. Some of the schemes are:<\/span><\/p>\nKasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Chief Minister\u2019s Girl Child Protection Scheme<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Mahalir Thittam<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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1st Scheme in Detail: Girl Child Protection Scheme<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Single Girl Child Component<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Two Girl Children Component<\/b><\/h3>\n
Benefits of the Scheme<\/b><\/h3>\n
Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Documents Required<\/b><\/h3>\n
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How to Apply<\/b><\/h3>\n
2nd Scheme Details: Chief Minister\u2019s Girl Child Education Scheme<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Class 10th Incentive<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Class 12th Incentive<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Documents Required<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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How to Apply<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
3rd Scheme Details: Chief Minister\u2019s Ujjawala Scheme<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Prevention<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Rescue<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Rehabilitation<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Reintegration<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Documents Required<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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How to Apply<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
4th Scheme Details: Mahalir Thittam Scheme<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Formation and Development of SHGs<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Economic Activities<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Social Empowerment<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Documents Required<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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How to Apply<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Conclusion (Final Words)<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n