Kerala launches ‘Dakshayani’ scheme to boost entrepreneurship among SC/ST women

The Kerala government has launched the 'Dakshayani' scheme to provide financial subsidies to SC/ST women for starting or expanding small businesses. Named after social reformer Dakshayani Velayudhan, the program prioritizes vulnerable groups and BPL families.
Why it matters
The scheme represents a targeted economic intervention aimed at reducing wealth inequality and promoting entrepreneurship among marginalized communities.
The State government has announced a new scheme, ‘Dakshayani’, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
The article provides a neutral overview of a government welfare policy without taking a stance on its efficacy.
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