Question

Discuss the government policies and programmes for families

Answer 1

Some of the government policies and programmes for the welfare of families in India are:  

• Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogyo Yojna – it is a universal health scheme for the economically backward families of Maharashtra.

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna -  this scheme has been introduced to provide financial services like savings and deposit accounts, credit, pension, insurance etc. at affordable rates.  

• Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana – the main aim of this scheme is to provide health insurance to Below Poverty Line (BPL) people.

Answer 2

Government policies and programmes for families:  

• Today, through mass media and social media government is exploring options to regulate population in a phased manner.
• More impetus is being given in the promotion of contraceptive devices in rural areas through advertisements and sensitization, which assist in limiting population growth.
• Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao is a flagship programme by Central Government which addresses population regulation and helping saving girl child.