Question : SWAOHAR SCHEME



(a) the details of the achievements made under the Swadhar Scheme; and

(b) the number of women benefited under the said scheme in the rural and urban areas separately, in the country including Gujarat during each of the last three years and the current year.State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)

(a) As on 10th July, 2009, 292 Swadhar Shelter Homes and 206 Women Helplines are functioning across the country intended to benefit 16135 women.

(b) A state-wise list of number of beneficiaries including Gujarat during the last 3 year and current year is Annexed. The scheme makes no distinction with respect to sanction of project in urban and rural areas.