Writeup AP 2011-12 - Punjab State Planning Board

(b) Accidental death Rs. 75,000/-
(c) Permanent total disability due to accident Rs. 75,000/-
(d) Permanent partial disability due to accident Rs. 37,500/-
11.11.16 In addition to the above, a free scholarship of Rs. 100/- per month is payable
half yearly to the children of the members of AABY studying between classes 9 th to 12 th for
maximum two children per member. As per Planning Commission figures, the no of rural
landless families in the State is about 1,30,000. An outlay of Rs. 130.00 lac each was
provided during 2008-09 and 2009-10 but no expenditure could be incurred. An expenditure
of Rs. 19.95 lac was incurred during 2010-11. An outlay of Rs. 130.00 lac is provided in the
Annual Plan 2011-12 to cover 1,30,000 beneficiaries.
State Funded Schemes
SW(S)-7 Celebration of International Day of older persons
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Outlay - Rs. 15.00 lac
11.11.17 Ist October of every year is being celebrated as the International Day of older
persons around the world in pursuance of a UN General Assembly Resolution of December
1990 for elderly. This day provides us an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution,
wisdom, dignity and needs of our senior citizens and re-dedicate ourselves to their well
being. Eminent older persons are felicitated on this occasion. On this day, state level,
district level and block level functions will be organized in the state to honour senior citizens
who have made significant contribution to the society. Besides, free health check up camps
will also be organized. Items such as hearing aids, spectacles and mobility devices like
walking stick, walker and wheel chair etc. will be distributed to those who need them. An
outlay of Rs. 10.00 lac was provided in the Annual Plan 2009-10 but no expenditure could be
incurred. An expenditure of Rs. 10.00 lac was incurred during 2010-11. An outlay of Rs.
15.00 lac is provided in the Annual Plan 2011-12.
SW(S)-8 Setting-up of community homes for mentally ill persons
Outlay - Rs. 100.00 lac
11.11.18 The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to such NGOs
for establishing protected community homes for mentally ill/retarded persons discharged
from prison who no longer require full time care for mental illness, but are unable to take
care of themselves. Financial assistance will be provided:
(a) For setting up/maintenance of community homes for mentally ill
persons.
(b) Work centre in the community homes for income generating activities.