Zilla Parishad Cess Scheme Department of Women and Child Development

Z.P. Cess Scheme under the Department of Women and Child Development :
Government Resolution Number: ZPA 2013/PR.No.76/Para-1 Date: 24 January 2014
Government Amendment Circular Number: ZPA 2013/PR.No.76/Para-1 Date: 19 January 2021
Government Resolution Number: ZPA-2016/PR.No.56/Finance-9 Date

According to these government resolutions, the following schemes are implemented for training and empowerment of women and girls in rural areas:
Objective of the Scheme: To provide training and empowerment to women and girls in rural areas.
Scheme Structure: To provide financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for the empowerment of women and girls in rural areas.

1.Vocational and technical training for women and girls:-
Vocational and technical training schemes will be implemented to make women and girls self-reliant. These trainings will be supported by various schemes of the Central Government (such as entrepreneurship development, skill development). Information about courses and training providers is available on the websites www.sdi.gov.in and www.dget.nic.in/mes . The training includes various areas such as beauty parlor, baking, sewing, fashion designing, computer repair, driving, typing, imitation jewellery, nurse training, biogas and nursery. Each female trainee will get assistance of up to Rs. 5,000 through the Women and Child Welfare Committee and 10% of the fee will have to be paid by themselves. Also, information, application and guidance camps for government and semi-government jobs will be arranged. It has also been suggested to conduct guidance camps at the district/taluka level once a month or as per the response.

2.Training girls for self-defense and their physical development:-
In order to address the atrocities against women and girls, six-month training in Judo, Karate and Yoga will be provided to girls from classes 4 to 10 and college as well as aspiring female teachers. This training will be organized with the approval of the Gram Panchayat and School Committee. Rs. 600 will be spent on each . The scheme will be controlled by the Women and Child Welfare Committee and qualified trainers will be appointed.

3.Counseling Center for Women:-
There is a plan to establish a center for social, legal and psychological counseling for women who have suffered domestic violence, sexual harassment and mental distress. These centers will be run by qualified NGOs and counselors and legal advisors will be appointed for this. At the district level, an honorarium of Rs. 12,000 each and at the taluka level, Rs. 9,000 will be given. The land for the center will be provided by the Zilla Parishad or Panchayat Samiti. Funds up to Rs. 1,000 will be provided for other expenses including telephone for communication . The selection of the institution will be done by a three-member committee. The approval of the State Women’s Commission is required for new centers, and an advertisement will be given for the selection process . The organization must have the necessary manpower, facilities, and space. Previously employed counselors and legal advisors will be given increased honorarium.

4. Providing financial assistance for computer training to girls from class 7th to 12th pass:-
This scheme will be implemented to provide MS-CIT, CCC or equivalent computer training required for government and semi-government jobs to 7th and 12th pass girls. Training will be conducted at authorized MKCL centers. Advance fees are required for the examination and training, so the training can be completed by paying the amount in advance to the institutions. The benefit of the scheme will be given primarily to girls from families below the poverty line and with an annual income of up to Rs. 50,000 /-.

Group “B” plans (plans for purchasing goods) :

5.Providing various materials to Anganwadis.
Under the Integrated Child Development Service Scheme, Anganwadis are provided with various educational and physical development materials, but they are inadequate. The necessary materials are required for the overall development of children. For this, the Zilla Parishad has been recommended to spend from its own or government funds. The materials include toys, educational charts, scales, water purification devices, tables, chairs, uniforms, etc. Along with this, electricity and water connections to Anganwadis will be provided through the Gram Panchayat.

6.Additional food for malnourished children and adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating mothers:-
Children aged 6 months to 3 years and 3 to 6 years are fed in Anganwadis in rural areas. Protein syrup, powder, micronutrient supplements and mineral vitamins are provided to reduce malnutrition. Nutritious foods such as milk, soy milk, chickpeas, eggs, fruits, jaggery, peanuts, etc. are provided as per local availability. There is a plan to provide iron tablets for pregnant and lactating mothers and adolescent girls. Free sanitary materials (e.g. sanitary napkins) will be provided to school and out-of-school girls aged 13 to 19 living below the poverty line.

Fund allocation rules (Groups “A” and “B”)
Of the total funds of the committee:
50% : Group “ A ” – For Training and Empowerment Schemes
50% : For commodity purchase plans
Group “ A ” exceeds Rs. 1 crore , the remaining funds can be diverted to Group “ B ” .
3% of total funds : Reserved for disabled women and children .
Fund allocation for training in Group “ A ”
When spending 50% of the funds for Group “ A ” :
20% : Scheme No. 1 – Professional And Technical Training (for girls and women)
30% : Other empowerment schemes in Group “ A ”

Beneficiary:

ग्रामीण भागातिल महिला व मुली

Benefits:

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