WIAC - SCHEMES

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Name Of Scheme : Swadhar Greh Scheme

Who Fall Under Scheme : Women who are destitute and deserted, victims of sexual abuse and or trafficking or victims of natural calamities including victims of sex trafficking.

Implementing Department : Government of West Bengal and Directorate of Social Welfare

Provision Under Scheme : 1. It provides for primary needs of shelter, food, clothing, medical care, emotional support and counselling and rehabilitation. 2. They also arrange for legal support and intervene by linking and networking with other organizations in both Govt. & Non-Govt. sector on case-to-case basis. 3. It provides for help line numbers to such women in distress.

Where To Apply : Women come to such Swadhar Greh either on their own or are referred by others. There are 33 Swadhar Shelter Homes in West Bengal. The benefit of the scheme can be availed by women above 18 years of age.

How To Apply : 1.On arrival, she is registered in the admission register with details such as name, address, age, details of children (if any), description of the problem and source of reference. 2.The information of each and every victim admitted in the Swadhar Greh is sent to the nearest police station within 24 hours and an acknowledgement/copy of FIR be kept on record. 3.Similar information about discharge of any resident is given to the same police station at least 24 hours before such discharge.

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Name Of Scheme : West Bengal Victim Compensation Scheme, 2017

Who Fall Under Scheme : Women who have suffered rape, rehabilitated victims of trafficking, sexual assault (excluding rape) and physically abused minor.

Implementing Department : State or District Legal Authority / Central or State Government

Provision Under Scheme : The victim can apply for compensation within 180 days from the date of commission of the crime if: 1. She has not been compensated for the loss or injury, under any other scheme of the Central or State Government, insurance company or any other institution. 2. The loss or injury sustained by the victim has caused substantial loss of income to her family making it difficult for her to meet both ends without compensation.

Where To Apply : 1. An application is made by the victim / her dependent to the State / District legal services authority. They will examine the case and shall verify the contents of the claim and after due enquiry the compensation will be awarded. 2. The compensation is disbursed to the victim’s nationalised bank account. 3. If the victim is a minor then the amount of compensation is released to her guardian or whoever has filed the complaint on her behalf, after the State or District Legal Authority is satisfied that the funds will be used for the benefit of the minor and upon an undertaking by the guardian of the minor that the compensation amount shall be deposited in the nationalised bank and shall be expended for the benefit of the minor.

How To Apply : Submit a written application

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Name Of Scheme : Muktir Alo

Who Fall Under Scheme : Women who are sex workers and rescued victims of sex trafficking or a commercial sex worker at her prime age and have the willingness to voluntarily abandon her vocation for a dignified social life. However, they have to be a resident of West Bengal.

Implementing Department : State Government agencies /Corporations set up by the State Government; Urban Municipal Bodies / Panchayati Raj Institutions, Public Trust registered under any law for the time being in force; Civil Society Organizations such as NGOs, Trust, Voluntary Organisation,etc. and agencies which have experience of working with or for the welfare of sex workers and trafficked victims under different govt. departments.

Provision Under Scheme : 1. To provide opportunities of life with dignity to the girls and women who have been drawn into the profession of sex work by force or otherwise; 2. To provide alternative career opportunities through appropriate vocational training for sex workers and victims of sex trafficking who wish to leave the profession; 3. To provide Entrepreneurship Development Training for making them capable of taking up bankable projects after the training; 4. Influencing small & cottage entrepreneurship with a motive to create viable domestic as well as overseas markets. 5. It also provides education on Health & Nutrition, Institutional care, Psychological Counselling through professional Counsellor, Inter-personal Communication skill etc.

Where To Apply : The NGOs selected at the District Level by the Office of WBWDU, submit proposal on ‘Muktir Alo’ Scheme with the list of only those beneficiaries who belong to the category as specified in the scheme of Muktir Alo.

How To Apply : The selected NGOs submit an application form along with all the required documents to WBWDU Office.

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Name Of Scheme : Swavalamban Scheme

Who Fall Under Scheme : Women and girls including transgender, trafficked victims, sex workers and women in mortal danger between the age group of 18-35 years; women and girls who are vulnerable to immoral trafficking. However, they have to be a resident of West Bengal.

Implementing Department : Women and Social Welfare Department, GOWB in collaboration with NGOs selected by Office of District Magistrate (Social Welfare Section) and the Office of the WB WDU.

Provision Under Scheme : 1. It provides skill development training to rural & urban women & girls for employment generation leading to income generation. 2. It provides Entrepreneurship development training for making them capable oftaking up bankable projects after the training. 3. It influences small & cottage entrepreneurship to create viable domestic as well as overseas markets. 4. It creates scope for alternative source of employment to women & girls in tribal areas, closed tea gardens, hills, islands and slums without any overlapping of similar programme.

Where To Apply : NGOs submit an intent letter along with application in prescribed format to the Office of District Magistrate (Social Welfare Section) and to the Office of the WB WDU.

How To Apply : The selected NGOs submit an application form along with all the required documents to WBWDU Office.

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Name Of Scheme : Kanyashree

Who Fall Under Scheme : 1. Adolescent girls who are permanent residents of West Bengal state, are unmarried and aged between 13 years to 18 years. 2. The girls who are enrolled in Class 8 to Class 12 or equivalent courses and regular students who are pursuing education or vocational and sports training. 3. The girl's family Annual income up to Rs 120000/-.

Implementing Department : It is a conditional cash transfer scheme sponsored by West Bengal Government and is implemented by ICDS.

Provision Under Scheme : 1. The Scheme objectives are to enhance the status of vulnerable girls between the ages of 13 and 18 through prevention of child marriage and promotion of education, financial inclusion and social inclusion, thereby ensuring that they complete the developmental tasks of adolescence safely. 2. This scholarship scheme is also open for various vocational, technical, and sports courses. 3. It coaches and counsels girls on career building and provides life skills education. 4. One-time grant of Rs.25000/- is provided to the girl who have turned 18 and is unmarried at the time of getting enrolled under the scheme. 5. The scholarship amount of Rs.1000/- is provided to unmarried girls from 13 to 18 years of age who are studying in classes VIII to XII in any government recognized school/institution /studying in any open school/pursuing vocational courses or sports training.

Where To Apply : Apply online through Official Website of West Bengal Kanyashree Prakalpa.

How To Apply : Visit the Official Website of West Bengal Kanyashree Prakalpa i.e., wbkanyashree.gov.in to download the application form online. You can also collect the form the institution you are studying in. K1 form is to be filled for annual scholarship and K2 form is to be filled for one-time grant.

Web Link : wbkanyashree.gov.in

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Name Of Scheme : Rupashree

Who Fall Under Scheme : 4. Girls with special needs and below class 8th can also apply for this scholarship.

Implementing Department : The scheme is implemented by Government of West Bengal and Directorate of Social Welfare.

Provision Under Scheme : A one-time financial grant of Rs. 25,000 is given to economically stressed families at the time of their adult daughters’ marriages.

Where To Apply : The Scheme Application form can be downloaded online. It is also available free-of-cost from the following offices: Office of the Block Development Officer, Office of the Sub - Divisional Officer and Office of the Municipal Commissioner.

How To Apply : The completed Application Form, along with all other necessary documents and certifications must be submitted to the Office of the Block Development Officer, Office of the Sub - Divisional Officer or Office of the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation under which the applicant’s residence is located. The Application Form must be submitted not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days before the date of the proposed marriage.

Web Link : http://wbcdwdsw.gov.in/link/pdf/rupashree_form.pdf

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Name Of Scheme : Ujjawala

Who Fall Under Scheme : 1. Women survivors of trafficking - Trafficked women/girls rescued or runaway from brothels or other places where they face exploitation; 2. Women affected by HIV/AIDS who do not have any social or economic support; 3. Women and children who are vulnerable to trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation.

Implementing Department : The scheme is implemented by Government of West Bengal and Directorate of Social Welfare with collaboration with NGOs.

Provision Under Scheme : 1. Protective and Rehabilitative (P&R) homes are set up to provide basic amenities and needs like: a. Food b. Clothing c. Shelter d. Medical help e. Legal aid f. uidance g. Counselling h. Vocational training i. Reintegration of the victims into their family.

Where To Apply : The concerned NGOs apply to The Directorate of Social Welfare.

How To Apply : The NGO's fill up the apllication form and submit it to the concerned authorities.

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Name Of Scheme : Tejaswini - A self defence training program for Women

Who Fall Under Scheme : Women and adolescent girls within the age group of 12 years to 45 years who are grappling with the problem of unwanted touch in public transports or otherwise.

Implementing Department : Kolkata Police Directorate - Community policing wing of Kolkata Police

Provision Under Scheme : 1.Preliminary fitness checks to ascertain their mental and physical preparedness before starting the training. 2. Providing rigorous practical training session on Self defense training. 3. Providing theoretical training session on Self defense and related law on women safety & security. 4. Providing health check ups and instructions on health & hygiene. 5. A Lady councilor (an expert in the relevant field) with required qualification for mental counseling will be provided. 6. A Physiotherapist (an expert in the relevant field) with required qualification will be provided. 7. Tiffin packet will have to be provided by the contractor, value not less than Rs.50/-. (Tiffin packet : 1 Boiled Egg, 1 Banana/Apple, 1 Britannia Slice Cake, 1 Water Bottle-500 ml. From reputed brand & Chickpeas with Jaggery-50 gm.)

Where To Apply : The application forms will be available online in Kolkata Police website and also from pre-decided counters for interested and eligible organisations.

How To Apply : Intending bidder has to deposit the Earnest Money (EMD) Rs.60,000/- (Rupees sixty thousand) only through Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of Commissioner of Police, Kolkata payable at Kolkata. Original Bank Draft is to be submitted along with the tender. No alternative will be accepted.

Web Link : www.kolkatapolice.gov.in

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Name Of Scheme : The Support to training and employment program for women (STEP)

Who Fall Under Scheme : 1. Poor women who are in the age group of 16 years and above. 2. Women in remote areas who are not in a position to move out of their immediate surroundings and go to a formal skill centre to acquire training. 3. This includes assetless wage labourers, unpaid daily workers, female headed households, migrant labourers, tribal and families below the poverty line.

Implementing Department : Ministry of Women & Child Development, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

Provision Under Scheme : 1. To provide skills that give employability to women.; 2. To provide competencies and skills that enable women to become self-employed/entrepreneurs. Trades covered under this scheme: a. Agriculture b. Horticulture c. Food Processing d. Handlooms e. Traditional crafts like Embroidery, Zari etc. f. Handicrafts g. Gems & Jewellery h. Travel & Tourism, Hospitality i. Soft skills (Computer literacy, language, workplace inter-personal skills) are integral part of the skill training process.

Where To Apply : Skill Development Centre of the District

How To Apply : Filling form for skill development.

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Name Of Scheme : Mahila E Haat

Who Fall Under Scheme : It is an online marketing platform that leverages technology to help aspiring women entrepreneurs, self-help groups, and NGOs to showcase their products and services.

Implementing Department : Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India

Provision Under Scheme : 1. To facilitate entrepreneurship opportunities online for women. 2. To educate women on various aspects of online selling and helping them establish their venture.

Where To Apply : Register on the portal.

How To Apply : Register on online and upload the products.

Web Link : http://mahilaehaat-rmk.gov.in/en/joinus.php

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Name Of Scheme : One Stop Centre

Who Fall Under Scheme : 1. Women affected by violence, in private and public spaces, within the family, community and at the workplace. 2. Women facing physical, sexual, emotional, psychological and economic abuse, trafficking, honour related crimes, acid attacks or witch-hunting, irrespective of age, class, caste, education status, marital status, race and culture.

Implementing Department : States Governments / UT Administrations

Provision Under Scheme : 1. It provides medical, legal and psycholigical support and assistance to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces. 2. It facilitates/assists in filing First Information Report (FIR/NCR). 3. It provides psycho-social support and counselling to women/girl. 4.It prevents gender-biased sex selective elimination. 5. It ensures survival & protection of the girl child. It ensures education and participation of the girl child.

Where To Apply : Department of Social welfare, or direct to OSC

How To Apply : Sharing the needs with counsellors at OSC and filling the form.

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Name Of Scheme : Swayangsiddha

Who Fall Under Scheme : Girls at the risk of being stalked, harassed and trafficked

Implementing Department : 24 South Paragana Police and Civil Society

Provision Under Scheme : 1. To combat human trafficking by encouraging them to report stalking or harassment faced either by them or anyone known to them and making the girls self reliant. 2. More than a hundred schools in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district have installed complaint boxes in their premises to report stalking or harassment.

Where To Apply : Report to the Police Department or the school or the civil society through a letter.

How To Apply : Drop the written letter in the complaint boxes installed in the schools and public places like railway station and bus terminus

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Name Of Scheme : Sukanya

Who Fall Under Scheme : Girl students of School, College & Universities in the city of Kolkata.

Implementing Department : Community Policing Wing - Kolkata Police

Provision Under Scheme : 1. Six forms of self defence - taekwondo, judo kick-boxing, Karate, Wushu and aikido- are taught as part of the project. 2. The girls get to learn techniques like jabbing, kicking and choking to ward off stalkers and harassers. 3. They are trained to tackle any molestation attempt on public transport.

Where To Apply : The application forms will be available online in Kolkata Police website and also from pre-decided counters for interested and eligible organisations.

How To Apply : Submit the application form to the office of Commissioner of Police with all the required documents

Web Link : www.kolkatapolice.gov.in