Report Muzamil Yaqoob
Shopian, May 16, 2025: Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women, under Mission Shakti, Shopian, organized an awareness programme today at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) in Deegam. The event aimed to sensitize and inform the local community, particularly women, about various welfare schemes and support services available to them.
During the session, the Sankalp Hub team briefed participants on key schemes such as pension schemes, marriage assistance, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), employment generation programmes, helpline numbers, skill development courses, and services offered by the One Stop Centre (OSC).
The programme also highlighted child protection initiatives, including the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), children’s homes, and the sponsorship scheme for orphans. Special emphasis was placed on the importance of girls’ education as a cornerstone of social empowerment.
An interactive session provided attendees with the opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the schemes. Informative pamphlets were distributed to further extend the reach of the awareness campaign.
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