People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

Self Employment Scheme For Rehabilitation Of Manual Scavengers

The Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) was introduced in January 2017 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to assist the identified manual scavengers and their dependants in rehabilitation in alternative occupations.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Self Employment Scheme For Rehabilitation Of Manual Scavengers
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forFamilies
TagsEmployment, Rehabilitation, Scavengers, Financial Assistance, Loan, Subsidy

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