The government of India has launched a special scheme for adolescent girls called the Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY) under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The govt scheme is a part of a bigger initiative. i.e. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). The govt scheme was launched to support wholesome growth and development by providing innumerable needed services to girls in a critical period of their lives when they experience major changes.

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Objectives of the Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY)

The primary objective of KSY is to make the lives of millions of girls easier by improving various aspects of their lives such as proper food intake, literacy, awareness about health and hygiene, and others. Some of its key objectives are:

• Providing proper food: The govt scheme ensures that every girl child receives food full of nutrition to address conditions of malnutrition and anaemia.

• Awareness about health: KSY organises workshops to educate girls about topics that aren’t spoken about such as female hygiene, and sanitation, and teaches them appropriate health practices for maintaining their physical and mental health.

• Skill development: Under KSY, girls are also taught numerous skills development that they are interested in so that they can grab related employment opportunities and gain financial independence.

• Empowerment: The govt programs organised by the KSY also aim to make girls realise their importance and self-worth so that they can build their futures with confidence.

• Social Issues: The girls are also made aware of social issues and the kind of environment we live in at the moment so that they can make informed decisions with full information and its consequences.

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Components of the Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY)

The Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY) covers a range of services such as:

• Providing supplementary nutrition

• Educating girls about proper health and hygiene practices

• Training is provided to develop skills

• Spreading social awareness

• Adolescent counselling

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Additional Benefits Of Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY)

Anganwadi centres also conduct community outreach programs wherein they visit the homes of people to find eligible girls under the scheme to enrol them.

Girls who are a part of the govt scheme are monitored to ensure that they are attending the workshops or not. Anganwadi workers follow up with the girls and their parents regarding their performance and participation.

Anganwadi workers keep in touch with the parents and other members of the community as well to educate them about the importance of essential facilities such as education and encourage them to support their mission of improving the lives of girls.

Eligibility Criteria For Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY)

The eligibility criteria are as follows:

• Girls between the ages of 11-18 years are eligible for the scheme.

• The scheme is designed for girls coming from the economically weaker sections of society.

• KSY caters to girls who are enrolled in schools and also to those who aren’t.

Required Documents

Under KSY, minimal documents are needed such as the birth certificate, educational certificates if any, and school ID of the girls to ensure easy accessibility of the services.

After registration, girls are eligible to receive all the services covered under the government scheme through Anganwadi centres.

Application Process For The Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY)

The application process for availing of the benefits of the KSY is:

• Registering with Anganwadi Centres: KSY services can be accessed easily by registering with Anganwadi Centres as they are one of the implementing agencies of the Sarkari Yojana. For registering, basic details such as their name, age, family details, etc. are required.

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Conclusion

The Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY) is an initiative started by the government to ensure that all the needs of adolescent girls are fulfilled to help them create their futures as they desire without any obstacles.

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Important Links

Official Website: https://wcd.gov.in/

Contact Information: https://wcd.gov.in/directory