Question

Which of the following schemes by the Women and Child Development Department is aimed at providing financial assistance for the education of children from widowed women's families?

1. Mangalya Scheme
2. Abhayakiranam Scheme
3. Sahaya Hastha Scheme
4. Padavukal Scheme

• A. iv only
• B. ii only
• C. All
• D. i only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. iv only

• The Padavukal Scheme is a targeted educational support initiative designed to secure the future of children from widowed women's families.

• It focuses on providing financial aid for tuition and hostel fees for students pursuing professional courses in government or government-aided institutions.

• This scheme recognizes the financial challenges faced by widowed mothers in affording higher education for their children and aims to bridge that gap, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder educational aspirations.