Social Welfare Programmes at the Central, Sate and Local levels

Social Welfare programmes at the Central level

Social Welfare Programmes/ Schemes by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
1. Programmes/Schemes for Scheduled Cast welfare.
2. Programmes/ Schemes for the welfare of backward classes.
3. Programmes/ Schemes for the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
4. Programmes/ Schemes for Social defense.
Programmes / Schemes for the Welfare of Scheduled Cast .
Post Matric Scholorship for SC Students.
Post Matric Scholarship for the children of those who engaged in unclean Occupations.
Central sector scholarship scheme of Top class education for SC students.
Self employment scheme for the rehabilitation of Scavengers.
Special central assistance to SCs
Rajive Gandhi National Fellowship ( for doing M.phil/ Ph.D for SC students)
National overseas scholarship for SCs
Special Educational Development Programme for SC Girls belonging to law literacy rates.
Up gradation of merit of SC students.
Scheme for special coaching for SCs and OBCs
Programmes/Schemes for the Welfare of Backward classes
Pre matric Scholarship for OBC Students.
Post matric Scholarship for OBC Students.
Hostel facility for OBC boys and girls.
Assistance to Voluntary Organizations for the Welfare of OBCs
Programmes/Schemes for the Welfare of persons with Disabilities
Assistance to disabled persons for purchase/ fitting of aids and appliances. (ADIP scheme).
Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme to pomote Voluntary action for persons with
disabilities.(DDRS Scheme).
Scheme of National Award for empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Scheme of National Scholarship for the Persons with Disabilities.
Schemes arising out of the implementation of the persons with disabilities Act, 1995.( equal
opportunity, protection of rights and full participation).
Scheme for providing employment to persons with disabilities in the private sector- Incentives
to employers.
Schemes / Programmes for Social Defense
Integrated Programme for Older persons.
Scheme of Assistance to Panchayati Raj Institution /Voluntary Organization /Self Help Groups for
construction of old Age Homes/Multi service Centers for older Persons.
Scheme of Assistance for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for
Social Defense Services.
Social Welfare Programmes/ Services in Kerala
Social Welfare Department of Kerala state is doing different programmes/ services for the welfare of
marginalized people including aged, children, women, Persons with disabilities, workers etc.
Major Social Security and Welfare Schemes in Kerala
Agricultural Workers Welfare ( Pension and retirement Benefits)
Kerala Cashew Workers Relief and Welfare Scheme
Kerala Coir Workers Welfare Scheme
Kerala Construction Workers Welfare Scheme (Pension, Disability Pension, Family Pension)
Kerala Khadi Workers Welfare Scheme (Family Pension)
Kerala Handloom Workers Welfare Scheme
Kerala Abkari Workers Welfare Scheme( Pension)
Kerala Toddy Workers Welfare Scheme
Kerala Head Load Workers Welfare Scheme
Kerala Motor Workers Welfare Scheme ( Death benefit, Retairment Benefits)
Kerala Fishermen's Welfare Scheme
Kerala Tailoring Workers Fund Scheme
Kerala Artisans and Skilled Workers Welfare Scheme
Tree Climbers Welfare Scheme
Beedi and Cigar Workers Welfare Scheme
Schemes/ Services for Children
Services through ICDS
Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP)
Immunization
Pre-School Education
Health Check-up
Referral Service
Early Detection and Early Intervention of Childhood Disabilities (EDEICD)
State Plan of Action for the Child in Kerala (SPAC)
Balika Samridhi Yojana (BSY)
Schemes/ Services for Children
Services through JJ
OBSERVATION HOME
JUVENILE HOME
Special Home for children
Childrens Home
Balasadan
New Schemes
Cancer Suraksha Fund For Child Patients

Schemes/ Services for women
Services through ICDS
Kishori Sakthi Yojana (KSY)
National Nutrition Mission (NNM)
Nutrition Programme for Adolescent Girls (NPAG)
Integrated Women Empowerment Programme (IWEP) or SWAYAMSIDHHA
TAKE HOME RATION SCHEME (THRS)
Services through Institutions
Mahilamandirs
Asha Bhavan
After Care Hostel
Short Stay Homes
One Day Home
Services through Grant-in-aid schemes
Swadhar
Other Services
Flagship Programme for Gender Awareness
Flagship Programme on Finishing School for Women
Domestic Violence Act
Dowry Prohibition ACT
Schemes/ Services for Aged/ infirm
The State old age welfare council
Institutions for the old aged.
Home for the physically handicapped aged
Old Age Homes
Day Care Center for Old Aged
Care Homes
Scheme of assistance to voluntary organizations for programmes relating to aged.
Day Care Centre
Old Age Homes
Mobil Medical Care Units
Schemes/ Services for the persons with Disabilities
Institutions
Home for mentally deficient children.
Care home for disabled children.
Pratheeksha Bhavan
Vocational Training Centers
Welfare Programmes for the persons with disabilities.
Scholarship for the Physically Handicapped
Scholarship/stipend and implant training to the physically handicapped
Financial Assistance to blind Advocates
State award for the outstanding employers of the physically handicapped for the most efficient
physically handicapped employees.
Awards to best institutions for the handicapped
Central assistance to voluntary organizations for the handicapped.
Central schemes for assistance for the purchase & supply of special aids & appliance to
handicapped persons.
Financial assistance to handicapped persons towards travelling expenses for journeys
under taken in connection with interview and written tests conducted for recruitment.
Scholarships to the physically handicapped students studying in Std I to VIII
financial assistance for the maintenance of inmates in the homes for the handicapped run by
voluntary organizations.
Scholarship to mentally retarded children studying in private institutions.
Scheme for providing Marriage assistance to disabled girls .
Distress Relief Fund For the Handicapped
FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT TRANSFERRED TO
LOCAL BODIES
District Panchayaths/ Municipality Corporations
Over all supervision of ICDS projects falling in the Municipal / Corporation area
Scholarship to Physically Handicapped Students
Grant-in-aid to orphanages and other charitable institutions
Financial assistance for self employment to women in distress
Payment of grants to inmates of old aged homes, Homes for the Physically Handicapped.
Implementation of Dowry Prohibition Act.
Block Panchayaths
Financial assistance to the couples contracting inter caste marriage
Running of Social Welfare Institutions
Grama panchayath
Feeding programme for pre-school children in Day Care Centers.
Monitoring and supervision of Anganwadis at Panchayath level
Construction of Anganwady building
Feeding programme under ICDS.
Voluntary Organisations
A Voluntary organisation, properly speaking, is an organisation which whether its workers are
paid or unpaid , is initiated and governed by its own members without external control ( Lord
Beveridge)
Main Characteristics of Non- Government / Voluntary Organizations

Voluntary organisations
Definition
A Voluntary organisation, properly speaking, is an organisation which whether its
workers are paid or unpaid , is initiated and governed by its own members without
external control ( Lord Beveridge)
Characteristics
It is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, The Indian Trust Act, 1882, The
Cooperative Societies Act ,1904 or Sec 25 of the Companies Act , 1956, depending upon the
nature and scope of its activities to give it a legal status.
It has definite aims and objectives , and programmes for their fulfillment.
It has an administrative structure and duly constituted management and executive committees.
It is an organisation initiated and governed by it sown members on democratic principle without
any external control.
It raises funds for its activities partly in the form of grant in aid and partly in the form of
contributions or subscriptions from the members of the local community and/or the
beneficiaries of the programme.
Functions of Voluntary Organizations.
Promotion of recreational and cultural activities, social services, professional interest etc.
Serve as a buffer between the individual and the state and thus preventing the Government
from developing monopoly in various fields.
The non- government organizations by raising additional resources locally can meet uncovered
needs and enrich social life.
Non Governmental Organizations give concrete expression to the fundamental rights such as
freedom of association and expression and by identifying the needs of the individuals, groups
and communities, initiate projects and programmes to meet their needs.
The NGOs also aim at sharing the responsibility of the state in providing minimum needs of the
citizen, covering the areas of uncovered and unmet needs, preventing the monopolistic
tendencies of the Government, and educating citizens about their rights and obligation.
Raising resources through contributions and donations and organize activities of non partisan
and non-political nature for the well being of the society.

Type of Social Service Organizations
Formal and Informal Organizations.
Structured and Unstructured Organizations.
Governmental / Non Governmental Organizations.
Bilateral and International Agencies.
Donor Agencies.
UN Bodies.
Charitable Agencies.
Societies and Trusts.
Formal Organization :- It refers to a structure of well- defined jobs, each bearing a definite measure of
authority, responsibility and accountability.
Informal Organization :- It is an outcome of social interaction between the individuals in a formal
organization. When ever people work together , they evolve informal groups bound together by
common, social, technological and work interests. Such groups constitute informal organization.
Voluntary Organization :- A voluntary organization, properly speaking, is an organization which
whether its workers are paid or unpaid, is initiated and governed by its own members without external
control.
Bilateral Agencies :- The word bilateral means agreement made between two countries . In this
agency , countries make agreement with another country to have duty free entry of donated supplies
for relief and rehabilitation of the poor and the needy without the discrimination of caste, creed or race
.
Donor Agencies :- One of the major activities of any social service organization is mobilizing financial
support for its activities. A number of National and International organizations are providing funds to
the social service organizations . Such agencies are known as Donor agencies.
UN Bodies :- The united nations has set up various organizations for groups needing special needs. It
include:-
United Nations Childrens Fund(UNICEF)
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
United Nations Center for Regional Development.
United Nations Development Programme.
United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
United Nations Environment Programme.
United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
Charitable Organizations :- They are those organizations established for helping the poor or needy
people. These organizations are mainly founded to serve the needy through a charitable approach .
Societies and Trusts :- The Voluntary organizations can be registered under the Societies Registration
ACT -1860, Indian Trust Act -1882 or under section 25 of the Indian Companies Act 1956. Most of the
NGOs are registered under the societies registration Act.
Welfare programmes are also run by charitable trusts.