Q. ‘SMILE’ scheme is to be implemented by which Union Ministry?
Answer:
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Notes: SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) is an umbrella scheme being formulated by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
It includes two sub-schemes for the welfare of transgender persons and persons engaged in begging. The scheme will include rehabilitation, medical facilities, counselling, education, skill development and economic linkages.