Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers
Government of India introduced a 'Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers' (SRMS) from January 2007, with the objective to rehabilitate remaining Manual Scavengers and their dependents in a time-bound money.
The identified manual scavengers and their dependents are provided capital subsidy upto Rs. 20,000 and concessional loan for undertaking self employment ventures. Beneficiaries are also provided training for skill development for a period upto one year, during which a stipend of Rs. 1000 per month is also provided.
The details of fund provided under the scheme is as follows:
| Year | B.E. | R.E. | Expenditure (as on 31.12.2009) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 1.00 | 56.00 | 56.00 |
| 2007-08 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 25.00 |
| 2008-09 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 2009-10 | 100.00 | 100.00 | 50.00 |
Upto 31st December 2009, training is either undergoing on has been completed for all the 43,909 beneficiaries who opted for it. Out of 82,865 beneficiaries, who can be provided loan, 69,177 beneficiaries have been provided loan for self-employment. State-wise progress of implementation under SRMS is in Annexure.
