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Gender Statistcics - Government of Himachal Pradesh

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<strong>Gender</strong> Statistics 15<br />

wedlock. Under this scheme an amount <strong>of</strong> Rs. 25,000/- is provided as<br />

a grant for the couple.<br />

3.4 Mother Teressa Asahay Matri Sambal Yojna<br />

Annual grant <strong>of</strong> Rs. 2500/- is provided to all BPL, widow, divorcee and<br />

deserted women for upbringing <strong>of</strong> their children (only for 2 children<br />

upto the age <strong>of</strong> 18 years) in addition to widow pension provided their<br />

annual income does not Exceed Rs. 18,000/-<br />

3.5 Self Employment Scheme for women<br />

Under this scheme, Rs. 2500/- are provided to the women whose<br />

annual income is less than Rs. 7500/- for carrying income generating<br />

activities.<br />

3.6 State Homes<br />

For destitute women and wayward girls/women State Home is being<br />

run at Mashobra (Shimla) by the department. The immates <strong>of</strong> this<br />

home are provided free education, clothes, boarding and lodging<br />

facilities. Besides, training in various vocation trades is also imparted<br />

to them. For rehabilitation <strong>of</strong> such women, after leaving State Home,<br />

financial Assistance <strong>of</strong> Rs. 10,000/- per woman is also provided.<br />

3.7 Awareness Campaign<br />

To mobilize public opinion against social evils like dowry, child<br />

marriage, female foeticide, domestic violence against women etc. and<br />

to make the women aware about their legal rights and constitutional<br />

DESHP

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