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TMI BlogDelhi govt allocates Rs 10,047 crores for social security in BudgetX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Delhi govt allocates Rs 10,047 crores for social security in Budget X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... cial security for all sections of society. Presenting the Budget, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that Delhi should not only focus on modern infrastructure and economic growth but also ensure that the benefits of development reach every section of the society. The government's schemes would support more than 9.50 lakh beneficiaries, including 4.02 lakh senior citizens, 4.18 lakh widows and women ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... in distress, and 1.30 lakh persons with disabilities, she said. Gupta announced a Rs 50 crore allocation for the ‘Palna – National Creche Scheme’, to establish 500 Palna-Anganwadi-cum-Crèche Centres, enabling mothers to stay in the workforce after childbirth by providing childcare facilities. The chief minister also proposed a budget of Rs 206 crore for the ‘Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2 Schem ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... e’, which will upgrade 1,000 Anganwadi centres into Saksham Anganwadi Centres. She said the centres will be equipped with modern facilities such as Wi-Fi connectivity, LED screens, water purifiers, smart learning tools, and audio-visual aids to support children's holistic development. These upgraded centres would be co-located with other government buildings and linked to nearby government schoo ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ls to ensure a smooth transition for children into formal education, Gupta added. The chief minister also announced a Rs 5 crore budget for the rehabilitation of Delhi’s homeless population to support them. The initiative would provide not only shelter but also help them with vocational training and skill-building programs to become self-sufficient. Gupta also introduced the ‘Dr. B. R. Ambedkar ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Stipend Scheme’ to empower Scheduled Caste (SC). The scheme is allocated Rs 5 crore under which SC students pursuing technical and vocational education in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), skill centres, and polytechnics in Delhi will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 1,000. She further said that a Rs 2 crore budget has been earmarked under the ‘GIA for Revamping of DSFDC’ scheme to improve th ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... e Delhi SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Financial and Development Corporation (DSFDC). PTI SHB SHB OZ OZ X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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