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The Chhattisgarh government has launched a special scheme called the Mukhyamantri Noni Sashaktikaran Sahayata Yojana. It aims to empower the daughters of construction workers by providing them with financial assistance.

What is the Mukhyamantri Noni Sashaktikaran Sahayata Yojana?

Launched in 2022, this initiative by the Chhattisgarh State Government is designed to support the girl children of families whose parents work as construction laborers. The goal is to give these daughters a better chance at education, getting a job, or becoming self-employed.

Who is this scheme for?

This scheme is specifically for the daughters of registered construction workers in Chhattisgarh. It's a step towards ensuring that the children of hardworking laborers also get opportunities to build a brighter future.

Why is this scheme important?

The Mukhyamantri Noni Sashaktikaran Sahayata Yojana recognizes the crucial role of construction workers and aims to provide tangible support to their families. By empowering daughters, the scheme contributes to social and economic development, offering them a pathway to independence and growth.

Objective

This scheme by the Chhattisgarh government offers financial support to daughters of registered construction workers to help them pursue education or start their own ventures.

Benefits

(For availing of the benefit under this scheme the victim has to reside in Goa)Financial AssistanceThe beneficiary (excluding victims housed in Protective Home) will be provided with a stipend of ₹ 2,500/- per month for a period of three months or till she joins a livelihood programme, whichever is earlier.Technical/Vocational TrainingBased on their literacy, skills, interest, etc, the Mentor/Probation Officer will help the beneficiary to join a technical/vocational training programme of the Government or Non-Government institutes, emphasizing on the training programmes which has opportunities for jobs or setting up their own enterprise, such as, repair of the home appliances, mobile repair, beauty treatment, tailoring, bakery, catering, etc. The fees, travel and other miscellaneous expenses will be covered.EducationThe beneficiary, if she is interested in pursuing her education, will be supported for her education till 12th Standard. All the expenses related to her education, boarding, travel, fees, books, toiletries, etc., may be paid.ShelterIf in need of shelter, she shall be admitted to a shelter home/protective home being managed by a non-Government organization or Government organization or organization receiving grants from the State/Central Government.Psycho-Social ServicesA victim of commercial sexual exploitation will be provided counselling by Probation Officer or by a person appointed as “Mentor” or by a professional counsellor or psychiatrist working in a Government or non-Government organization. Expenses incurred for fees, travel, medicine, etc., will be covered.HealthThe victim shall be provided health services for all kinds of ailments at the Government hospital. Victims suffering from HIV or Tuberculosis will be connected to ART and DOTS schemes. In cases where the victim is suffering from AIDS and requires institutional care, she shall be admitted to one of the care centres meant for people with HIV/AIDS, for a period of six months.ChildrenThe children of the trafficked victim shall be provided counselling and assistance for admission in the school by the Probation Officer or by a person appointed as a “Mentor”. All the expenses related to the education of the children, such as boarding, travel, fees, books, toiletries, etc., up to 12th Standard shall be covered.ReintegrationThe Probation Officer or “Mentor” shall help the victim in reintegrating with her family and community by providing counselling to the family members and if necessary to the members of the community.ProtectionThe Probation Officer or “Mentor” shall take the assistance of the family members, community members, religious leader, local police and Integrated Anti-human Trafficking Unit of Goa police in ensuring that the victim is not harassed by the traffickers. The Probation Officer or Mentor may also make a written complaint to the Chairperson of the Goa State Commission for Women, for victims' protection and the Commission shall take necessary action to protect the victim.Livelihood (a)The Probation Officer or “Mentor” shall assist her in finding a job, based on her interests and skills. In case the victim is unable to get a job or is not interested in a job, then the Probation Officer or “Mentor” based on the interest, skill and viability of a business shall help her in setting up a business enterprise.Livelihood (b)Those victims who have successfully completed the vocational training may be provided all the support by the Probation Officer/Mentor for preparation of project reports, availing loan from financial institutions etc. The Department may provide such financial assistance to the victim for setting up business enterprises as may be decided by the Government from time to time.

Sources and references

Citizen's Charter

Who Can Apply?

Your parents (father, mother, or both) must be registered with the Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for at least one year.
You must not be registered with any department under the Labour Department for any other program.
This benefit is for the first two daughters of registered construction workers.
Your age should be between 18 and 21 years.
You must be unmarried at the time of application.
You should have passed at least the 10th class examination.
You need to have an active bank account in your name.
Your parents must have worked as construction workers for at least 90 days in the year immediately before you apply.
You will need to provide a self-declaration to confirm your family's status as construction workers and the details provided in the application.
If you have already received benefits from the Minimata Kanya Vivah Yojana or Rajmata Vijayaraje Kanya Vivah Assistance Yojana, you are not eligible for this scheme.

How to Apply

Visit the official website of the Chhattisgarh Labour Department: https://cglabour.nic.in/ShramAyuktHome.aspx
Look for the 'Apply Now' option under the Building and Other Construction Workers section.
You will be asked to provide some basic details.
Select 'Mukhyamantri Noni Sashaktikaran Sahayata Yojana' from the list of available schemes.
Fill out the online application form completely and accurately.
Upload all the required documents as specified.
Submit your application after reviewing all the details.

Documents You Need to Submit

Labour registration card of the parent(s).
Daughter's Aadhaar card.
Photocopy of the daughter's bank passbook.
Age certificate.
Class 10th marksheet.

FAQ’s

What is the main purpose of the Mukhyamantri Noni Sashaktikaran Sahayata Yojana?

The scheme aims to provide financial aid to the daughters of registered construction workers in Chhattisgarh, enabling them to pursue education, employment, or self-employment opportunities.

How many daughters from one family can receive the Rs 20,000 benefit?

Only the first two eligible daughters from a family of registered construction workers can receive the benefit amount.

What is the age requirement for a daughter to be eligible for this scheme?

The daughter must be at least 18 years old and not more than 21 years old at the time of application.

Can a married daughter apply for this scheme?

No, the scheme requires the daughter to be unmarried at the time of applying.

What is the minimum educational qualification needed to apply?

The daughter must have successfully passed at least her 10th class examination.

Are there any other government schemes that might make a daughter ineligible?

Yes, if a daughter has already received financial assistance under the Minimata Kanya Vivah Yojana or Rajmata Vijayaraje Kanya Vivah Assistance Yojana, she will not be eligible for this scheme.

What proof is needed to show that the parents are construction workers?

You'll need the parent's Labour registration card, and a self-declaration form will also be required to verify their status as construction workers and the accuracy of the application details.

Where can I find the official website to apply for the scheme?

The official website for applications is https://cglabour.nic.in/ShramAyuktHome.aspx.

What specific documents are required for the application?

You will need the parent's Labour registration card, the daughter's Aadhaar card, a copy of her bank passbook, an age certificate, and her Class 10th marksheet.

Does the scheme offer benefits to all daughters of construction workers?

The financial benefit of ₹ 20,000 is provided only for the first two daughters of registered construction workers who meet all the eligibility criteria.