SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department (SWD), Srinagar, through SANKALP – Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), organized Community Awareness Programme on Financial Literacy, Financial Assistance Schemes and various Social Security Schemes in Hazratbal area of District Srinagar with the objective of empowering women and community members by enhancing their awareness about available government welfare initiatives and financial support mechanisms.
During the programme, participants were sensitized about the importance of financial literacy, financial planning, savings, responsible financial management and the benefits of various government-sponsored financial assistance and social security schemes. Detailed information was also shared regarding the eligibility criteria, application procedures and benefits available under different welfare schemes.
Special emphasis was laid on encouraging women to become financially aware, self-reliant and informed about their entitlements so that they can avail themselves of the benefits of government schemes and contribute towards the financial well-being of their families.
Similar programme was organized with Mission POSHAN in Hazratbal, ensuring wider outreach and participation of women and beneficiaries at the grassroots level.
The collaboration with Mission POSHAN provided an effective platform to reach women and beneficiaries at the community level, particularly homemakers, enabling them to access relevant information and seek guidance regarding various welfare initiatives.
The programmes aimed at bridging the information gap between government welfare schemes and the intended beneficiaries while promoting financial inclusion, awareness and social security among vulnerable sections of society.
The Department reiterated its commitment to organizing such community-oriented awareness initiatives to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach eligible beneficiaries and that women are empowered through awareness, information and access to available opportunities.
