Nuns to come under the ambit of Kerala’s social welfare net
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Indian Cabinet approved a social welfare scheme to include Christian nuns and other women under religious auspices in Kerala's social welfare net to address poverty among those separated from churches.
Background
The scheme targets women living under religious denominations, specifically including Christian nuns who have separated from their churches. It covers unmarried women over 50 years old who do not currently receive other benefits, providing them with ration cards and social welfare pensions.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeThe new Kerala social welfare scheme provides ration cards and pensions to eligible women under religious auspices.
- FactThe scheme specifically includes unmarried women over 50 years old who are separated from their respective churches.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of expanding social welfare nets to include marginalized groups under religious denominations to ensure inclusive development in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inclusionary gap: Addressing the socio-economic vulnerability of women in religious institutions who lack traditional family support structures.
- Policy shift: Transitioning from identity-based welfare to need-based inclusion for non-traditional vulnerable groups.
Keywords: social safety net · inclusive growth · vulnerable sections · socio-economic empowerment · religious denominations
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