Lok Sabha Question No. 738 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: SANKALP Initiative
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri K Radhakrishnan, Adv Gowaal Kagada Padavi, Dr. M P Abdussamad Samadani, Shri K C Venugopal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 738

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2024

## SANKALP INITIATIVE

## 738. SHRI K RADHAKRISHNAN:

ADV GOWAAL KAGADA PADAVI:

DR. M P ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

SHRI K C VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  works  taken  under  the  SANKALP  initiative  so  far  since  its inception, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the number and nature of issues resolved/addressed, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the details of steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to assess the effectiveness of SANKALP initiative in empowering women at ground level;
- (d) whether the Government has identified any challenges in operation of such initiative; and
- (e) if so, the details of the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure smooth and optimal operation of such initiative and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR )

(a) to (e): The SANKALP: Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), launched under the Samarthya component of Mission Shakti on 01.04.2022, operates as a Project Management Unit (PMU) to oversee and implement various components of Mission Shakti. Its primary role is to function as a single-window inter-sectoral convergence mechanism for supporting women across the country. The initiative is structured at three levels- National, State/UT and District, which work in coordination to provide effective outreach and support to women.

Through SANKALP: HEW, information on various components of Mission Shakti and other women-centric schemes/ initiatives of Government of India and States/UTs, is provided to women seeking support. To enable dissemination of information to the women at grassroot level, regular capacity-building training is provided to the staff to ensure that they are well-conversed to discharge their duties, which includes providing them with a 'Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)' and a comprehensive Compendium detailing Central Government women-centric schemes, policies, laws, and legislations. Also, the SANKALP: HEW have been equipped with additional funds for  hiring  of  vehicles  for  mobility  support  to  outreach  activities,  to  enhance  their effectiveness and reach of these awareness efforts.

Additionally,  cases  such  as  those  related  to  domestic  violence,  mental  health challenges, and legal assistance are referred to other institutions like OSC (One-Stop Centres), Sakhi Niwas, and Shakti Sadan for further support and intervention. Issues related to data management, technical difficulties with dashboards, and recruitment concerns have been addressed to ensure smooth implementation of welfare schemes.

From 21st June 2024 to 4th October 2024, a '100-day special awareness campaign' was conducted through SANKALP: HEW focusing on women empowerment across all States and Union Territories (UTs), demonstrating the national reach and impact of the  initiative.  The  campaign  involved  large-scale  efforts  to  raise  awareness  about women's  rights,  health,  legal  protections,  and  the  government's  welfare  schemes related to women, where women could openly discuss their daily challenges/needs and seek redressal/assistance.

The details of activities conducted by States/ UTs under SANKALP: HEW are at Annexure .

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## Annexure

Annexure with regard to reply to part (a) to (e) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 738 for answer on 29.11.2024 regarding 'SANKALP Initiative'

The details of activities conducted by States/ UTs under SANKALP: HEW Initiative so far since its inception

|   Sl. No. | Details of activities under SANKALP: HEW                        | Undertaken by State/UT                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
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|         1 | Awareness on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao                            | Andaman & N Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh |
|         2 | Awareness on Women- Centric Legislations                        | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat                                                                                                                                       |
|         3 | Capacity Building/Training on Mission Shakti                    | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana. Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                     |
|         4 | PCPNDT Enforcement Drives                                       | Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                       |
|         5 | Gender Sensitization Programs                                   | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                     |
|         6 | Legal Awareness/Capacity Building on Legal Aid                  | Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                               |
|         7 | Training of HEW functionaries on Sexual and Reproductive Health | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                              |
|         8 | Celebration of International Women's Day Gujarat,               | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                       |
|         9 | Awareness on Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH Act)          | Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|        10 | Community Mobilization/Participation Week for BBBP              | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                              |
|        11 | Plantation Drives                                               | Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat                                                                                                                                                                               |
|        12 | Capacity Building for DHEW and OSC Staff                        | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                            |

|   13. | Enrolment Drives for Skill Development and Career Counselling Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh   | Enrolment Drives for Skill Development and Career Counselling Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh   | Enrolment Drives for Skill Development and Career Counselling Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh   | Enrolment Drives for Skill Development and Career Counselling Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh   | Enrolment Drives for Skill Development and Career Counselling Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh   | Enrolment Drives for Skill Development and Career Counselling Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh   |
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|    14 | Awareness Camps on Mission Shakti Schemes                                                                                                                                                            | Chhattisgarh, Kashmir                                                                                                                                                                                | Gujarat,                                                                                                                                                                                             | Haryana,                                                                                                                                                                                             | Jammu                                                                                                                                                                                                | and                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
|    15 | State and District Level IEC Activities                                                                                                                                                              | Gujarat                                                                                                                                                                                              |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|    16 | Awareness on Domestic Violence Act                                                                                                                                                                   | Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                                                    |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|    17 | Workshops on Basic Computer Skills for Girls                                                                                                                                                         | Haryana                                                                                                                                                                                              |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|    18 | Awareness on Laws for Safety and Security of Women and Children                                                                                                                                      | Haryana                                                                                                                                                                                              |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|    19 | Training for School Dropouts                                                                                                                                                                         | Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                                           | Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                                           | Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                                           | Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                                           | Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                                           |
|    20 | Monitoring of Mission Shakti Schemes                                                                                                                                                                 | Chhattisgarh, Kashmir                                                                                                                                                                                | Gujarat,                                                                                                                                                                                             | Haryana,                                                                                                                                                                                             | Jammu                                                                                                                                                                                                | and                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
|    21 | Workshops on Sustainable Farming Techniques                                                                                                                                                          | Haryana                                                                                                                                                                                              |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|    22 | Awareness Camps for Women on Menstrual Health and Hygiene                                                                                                                                            | Bihar, Haryana                                                                                                                                                                                       |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|    23 | Awareness Program on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan                                                                                                                                                      | Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                                                                                                    |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|    24 | Legal Awareness and Legal Aid Programs                                                                                                                                                               | Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Punjab, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh                                                                                                                 |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|    25 | Health and Reproductive Rights Awareness                                                                                                                                                             | Ladakh, Punjab, Pradesh                                                                                                                                                                              | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan,                                                                                                                                                                           | Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tamil                                                                                                                                                                             | Nadu,                                                                                                                                                                                                | Mizoram, Uttar                                                                                                                                                                                       |

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