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(i) I eadership development training in the village locality. Upto 50 women in
a village/locality who are dedicated, motivated and committed to work for the betterment of the welfare of women from the minority communities in particular. At least, 10% of the total woman in a group of 50 women should have passed Class X. This may be relaxed to class V level in case women
who have passed class X are not easily available. (ii) Leadership development training In residential training institutes. Out of
a group of 50 women for residential training, not more than five women from a single villagellocality may be selected in residential government training institutes. They should possess at least a graduation degree, which may be relaxed to class X certificate holder in case graduates are not easily available, and should be dedicated, motivated, physically fit and healthy and committed to work for the betterment of the welfare of women from
the minority communities in particular and the society in general. Q.8: Who are the implementing agencies of the project proposals?
The leadership development training scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs through the organizations/institutes. Apart from non-governmental organizations, organisations/institutions which would be eligible for applying for financial assistance under this scheme are given below : (i) A Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, (ii) A Public Trust registered under any law for the time being in force, (iii) A Charitable Company licensed under Section 25 of the Companies Act,
1956 and (iv) Universitiesllnstitutions of higher learning.
(v) Panchayati raj institutes. Q.9: How are organizations shortlisted?
Expression of Interest is invited by the Government through advertisement in the newspapers and organizations fulfilling the pre-qualification criteria are short
listed. Q 10. What is the purpose of nurturing and hand holding?
Nurturing!hand holding service envisaged in the scheme linked with involvement and availability of facilitators at the doorsteps of the target group. The personnel of the organization is required to visit the villagellocality periodically for providing nurturing!handholding service to the group of women imparted training so that they are guided in the use of tools and techniques taught to them for extracting
the benefit from their efforts. Q 11. What is the purpose of workshops? A. The organization, in collaboration with the District Collector! Deputy
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