Steps taken by government

♤ Stand up India: The scheme is primarily aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among Dalits by providing finances to them from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 100 lakhs. The scheme involves the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) in its implementation.

♤ Mudra Yojana: It aims at promoting small business enterprises by providing them with easy loans. It will help entrepreneurs in Dalit community in availing credit for their business.

12. Over the years, there have been many initiatives across India to promote the girl child and improve its poor child sex ratio. The schemes have differed in name, but converged in their general inefficiency. Examine. How does the “Beti Padhao Beti Bachao Yojna” seek to address this gap?Answer: