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The Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) scheme, was launched by the Indian government in 2021 to realise Viksit Bharat’s vision. One of its components involves the introduction of a central sector scheme on comprehensive rehabilitation for the welfare of transgender persons.
The SMILE Scheme aims at changing the lives of the transgender community and people engaged in begging, it is, therefore, an innovative approach towards addressing their all-around welfare.
SMILE Scheme is a combination of existing schemes meant for beggars’ and transgenders’ betterment. It consists of two major sub-schemes;
Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons
Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in Begging
These sub-schemes offer various support measures such as rehabilitation, medical facilities, counselling services, education, skills development as well as economic linkages.
SMILE Scheme has its primary goal of empowering marginalised individuals particularly transgenders and beggars to live a dignified life. The scheme puts huge emphasis on:
Rehabilitation: Make use of current shelter homes or create new ones if necessary.
Medical Facilities: Providing comprehensive medical support in convergence with Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY).
Counselling: Offering psychological support and counselling services.
Education and Skill Development: Providing scholarships for transgender students and skill development opportunities under the PM-DAKSH scheme.
Economic Linkages: Enabling self-reliance through livelihood programs.
About 60,000 poorest people are targeted to benefit from this program according to estimates given by this govt scheme.
The implementation will be done through state/ UT Government support; voluntary organisations; Urban Local Bodies; community-based Organizations (CBOs) etc. Key implementation features include;
Shelter Homes: Existing shelter homes and new ones for rehabilitation.
Garima Greh: Housing facilities that provide food, clothing, recreational activities, skill development opportunities, and medical support.
Transgender Protection Cells: Established in each state to monitor and ensure timely registration, investigation, and prosecution of offences against transgender persons.
National Portal and Helpline: Offering necessary information and solutions to the transgender community and people engaged in begging.
The SMILE Scheme doesn’t only look at immediate relief but also focuses on long-term welfare and empowerment. Some of the notable provisions are;
Scholarships for Transgender Students: Supporting education from Class 9th to post-graduation.
Skill Development: Providing training programs under the PM-DAKSH scheme to enhance employability.
Medical Support: Health packages covering surgeries such as gender affirmation through selected hospitals.
Economic Opportunities: Accessing livelihood programs or financial assistance to start enterprises among others.
In India, transsexual individuals face several problems: societal stigma, discrimination as well as the absence of legal recognition. Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 coupled with the SMILE Scheme seeks to address these problems by offering legal protection plus comprehensive welfare measures. However, implementation gaps as well as societal attitudes remain considerable challenges.
The SMILE Scheme is complemented by other initiatives such as;
Ayushman Bharat TG Plus Card: Providing over 50 health benefit services to transgender persons.
Dedicated Toilets: Inclusion of transgender-friendly toilets under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban).
National Portal for Transgender Persons: Facilitating access to government services and support.
It is a great step for rehabilitating and empowering impoverished communities in India. By targeting beggars and transgender people, this SMILE Scheme endeavours to include them in the social economic mainstream hence contributing towards the realisation of the developed India dream.
For more detailed information on the SMILE Scheme visit the official website. You can call at 011 20893988 for general assistance.
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