Maharashtra

It is of utmost importance to ensure the victims of Rape and Acid Attacks (Women and Children) are brought out from the psychological shock that they suffer. It is also equally important to provide them Shelter, Financial Assistance, Medical and Legal Aid and Counselling Services.

As per the directions of the Hon. Bombay High Court, the State has now revised the Financial Norms and Revised Manodhairya Scheme has been launched

Govt. of Maharashtra has been implementing Manodhairya Scheme for rehabilitation of victims of Rape and Acid Attacks (women and children) by providing them Financial Assistance

With this in mind, the WCD Dept. is implementing the Manodhairya Scheme in the State. Financial Assistance of Rs.1,00,000 and in special cases Rs. 10,00,000 is provided to the victims. Based on the requirement, rehabilitation of victims and their dependents by way of shelter, counselling, medical and legal support, Education and Vocational Education is carried out.

Single Window System: Complete process starting from accepting the forms to providing financial assistance have been handed over to District Level/ State Level Legal Services Authority

Inclusion of minor Girls under ITPA Act: The revised Act also covers Minor Girls rescued under The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956

More information on this scheme here https://womenchild.maharashtra.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/manodheryashasanNirnay.pdf

• Consulting and Guidance is provided to women who are victims of atrocities.
• These centers are hubs for these victims where they can seek guidance and counselling on Legal Support, Employment and Vocational Training.

• Safe and protected environment and basic facilities are provided to the residing women. Rehabilitation of the victims is ensured through Marriage and Employment.
• Aid of Rs. 1000 per beneficiary, Rs. 500 per month for her first child and Rs. 400 per month for her second child is provided after her first month of stay in the State
• The Women State Homes are established (1 each) in Pune, Baramati, Satara, Kolhapur, Solapur, Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Aurangabad, Jalna, Nanded, Latur, Akola, Jalgaon, Nashik, Dhule Districts. There are two State Homes in Nagpur District. 

https://womenchild.maharashtra.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/MaherYojna.pdf

• The shelter homes provide a safe and protected environment and basic facilities such as Food, Clothing, Shelter, Security, Medical Assistance, Education and Training related facilities, Legal Advise and so on.
• Victims are eligible for the Maher Scheme after a stay of 30 days. Rehabilitation of the victims through Marriage/ Skill Development etc.

Maintenance Allowance is provided to Devdasis along with Grant in Aid to Devdasi and their daughters for marriage

• Grant to Children of Devdasi is provided for purchasing School Uniform and other School related items
• Hostel for Children of Devdasis

Swadhar Grehs in the State – HERE

Helpline Numbers – 181, 1091, 103

• Under this program, pre-school children are provided requisite toys and educational material
• Considering these factors and following the guiding principles of the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra has started 600 crèches in the districts of Thane, Nashik, Nandurbar, Amravati, Gadchiroli and Chandrapur on experimental basis

https://womenchild.maharashtra.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/NationCreeche.pdf

• The main objective of the scheme is to provide cash incentive as compensation of wage loss to women during pregnancy and lactating period as well as upgrade their health status and get nutritious food.
• After Enrolment Pregnant women can avail the financial benefits provided by the government. Government provides a total Rs.6,000 in two installments. One at the time of child birth (Rs.3,000) and after the child completes 6 months. (Rs.3,000).
• Currently scheme is applicable in Amravati and Buldhana Districts

https://womenchild.maharashtra.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/30_7_2011_IGMSY_G_R.pdf

• This scheme provides a cash incentive to girls in various government/ NGO run institutions such as State Homes, Orphanages, Shelter Homes, Protection Homes under the Maher Scheme and Children Homes etc. who have completed 18 years of age
• A cheque of Rs. 25,000 is deposited in the name of the girl in her bank account (in a Nationalized Bank) for marriage related expenses and for purchasing Utensils etc.

• This scheme provides for grants in aid for the marriage of daughters of Widows and Destitute Women who have completed 18 years of age.
• The grant is not applicable if the girl has received any funding for her marriage from any other source

The Mazi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme was introduced in 2016 in Maharashtra as a means of encouraging girls in the area to receive a proper education. This is to help cut down on the number of girls who are not attending school. As a result, it will improve upon the lives of girls around the state if followed in an appropriate fashion. The scheme is especially designed to replace the old Sukanya scheme that was introduced in 2015.

According to this scheme, along with other benefits the state government will transfer rupees 50 thousand in the bank accounts for one girl child. For the families who have two girl children will be given rupees 25 thousand each for both of the children.

More information on this scheme can be found here.