हिमाचल ने गरीबी उन्मूलन और मातृ स्वास्थ्य योजनाएं शुरू कीं
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क्यों मायने रखता है
State-specific welfare schemes form a core component of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPAS) Prelims examination. Awareness of target demographics (e.g., 1.8 lakh poorest families, maternal/child nutrition) is essential for scheme-related matching and multiple-statement questions.
सारांश
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced two major welfare initiatives: the 'Apna Parivar, Sukhi Parivar' scheme, aimed at the economic upliftment of 1.8 lakh severely impoverished families, and the 'Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojana', which focuses on enhancing the nutritional and health outcomes of mothers and children. The announcements were made on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, during an event where financial assistance was also distributed to construction workers.
मुख्य बिंदु
- The 'Apna Parivar, Sukhi Parivar' scheme aims to uplift the 1.8 lakh poorest families in Himachal Pradesh out of poverty within two years.
- The 'Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojana' has been introduced to provide critical nutritional and health support to mothers and children.
- The maternal health scheme addresses shortcomings in maternal and child nutrition highlighted by recent National Family Health Survey data.
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced these schemes while paying tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary.
- Financial aid checks were also distributed to beneficiaries registered under the HP Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board.
महत्वपूर्ण शब्द
Apna Parivar, Sukhi Parivar Scheme
हिमाचल प्रदेश की एक कल्याणकारी पहल जो अक्टूबर 2026 में शुरू होने वाली है, जिसका उद्देश्य एक व्यापक सर्वेक्षण के आधार पर 1.8 लाख संवेदनशील, गैर-BPL परिवारों की विशिष्ट आवश्यकताओं को संबंधित राज्य और केंद्रीय योजनाओं से मैप करके उनका आर्थिक उत्थान करना है।
UPSC context
Important for HPAS GS Paper 2 (Social Justice), highlighting state interventions for poverty alleviation and targeting marginalized, non-BPL populations.
Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojana
अक्टूबर 2026 में शुरू होने वाली हिमाचल प्रदेश की एक पोषण योजना। यह मातृ और शिशु स्वास्थ्य परिणामों में सुधार के लिए ICDS ब्लॉकों के माध्यम से माताओं और बच्चों को बेहतर प्रीमिक्स भोजन, दूध या अंडे प्रदान करती है।
UPSC context
Crucial for HPAS GS Paper 2 (Health and Welfare). Tests awareness of state-specific initiatives targeting maternal nutrition and early child development.
Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
A statutory body that implements social security measures—such as marriage, education, medical, and pension assistance—for registered construction workers in Himachal Pradesh under the BOCW Act.
UPSC context
Key for HPAS GS Paper 2 (Labour Welfare). Tests knowledge of state institutional frameworks designed to protect unorganized sector workers.
प्रारंभिक ट्रैप
Apna Parivar, Sukhi Parivar scheme is a family planning initiative for population control.
Despite the name suggesting family planning, it is a poverty alleviation scheme targeting the economic upliftment of 1.8 lakh impoverished families in HP within two years.
संबंधित अवधारणाएँ
Who conducts the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) and what is its scope?
- Nodal Agency: अंतरराष्ट्रीय जनसंख्या विज्ञान संस्थान (IIPS), मुंबई, स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय (MoHFW) द्वारा नामित नोडल एजेंसी के रूप में कार्य करता है।
- Key Indicators: Captures large-scale sample data on maternal and child health, infant mortality, family planning, and state-wise nutrition levels.
How are State BOCW Welfare Boards funded and what is their purpose?
- Funding Source: Funded via a 1-2% cess levied on the construction cost incurred by employers under the BOCW Welfare Cess Act, 1996.
- Beneficiaries: Provides social security, healthcare, and targeted financial aid to registered unorganized sector construction workers.
अंतर-विषय पैटर्न
Evidence-Based Policy & NFHS Data
The launch of Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojana directly addresses nutritional gaps highlighted by recent NFHS data, reflecting data-driven governance highly relevant for Mains GS-2.
असंगठित क्षेत्र और उपकर का उपयोग
The BOCW financial aid distribution connects to broader themes of unorganized labor welfare and the historically debated underutilization of the statutory labor cess corpus.
Expect a 'match scheme to objective' Prelims question. Do not confuse the 'Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar' scheme with a family planning drive.
संबद्ध PYQ · 4
संबद्ध PYQ · 4
- 2020HPAS_PRELIMSGS1
Consider the given four statements and choose the correct answer from the given options. Which of the following statement(s) is / are not correct about the Social Welfare programs of Government of Himachal Pradesh? 1. e-Udyan portal: Where farmers can avail Horticulture farming service benefits while sitting in their home. 2. Vishesh Mahila Uthan Yojna: Scheme formulated for rehabilitation of physically and sexually abused women through technical and vocational training. 3. Medha Protsahan Yojna: Rupees one lakh is provided to the meritorious students to provide guidance at coaching centers. 4. Mukhya Mantri Ek Bigha Scheme: State Government will empower rural women by helping them become self-sufficient and get employment under MGNREGS.
- 2023HPAS_PRELIMSGS1
Match List I with List II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (a) Himachal Pradesh Skill Development Project | (i) 2018 | | (b) Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam | (ii) 2017 | | (c) Mukhya Mantri Yuva Ajivika Yojana | (iii) 2014 | | (d) Himachal Grhini Suvidha Yojana | (iv) 2019 | Choose the correct answer from the options given below : Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
- 2024HPAS_PRELIMSGS1
Consider the following Health programmes and policy : (1) The National Health Policy (2) National Health Mission (NHM) (3) National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) (4) National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) With reference to the Health programmes and policy mentioned above, in terms of their starting year which one of the following is the correct order year ? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- 2024HPAS_PRELIMSGS1
Match List I with List II : | List I | List II | |---|---| | (a) SDG 2 | (i) Decent Work | | (b) SDG 5 | (ii) Zero Hunger | | (c) SDG 8 | (iii) Gender Equality | | (d) SDG 10 | (iv) Reduced Inequality | Choose the correct answer from the options given below : Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
