''Gharoki Pechan, Chelik Naam'' Scheme launched in Nainital

In Uttarakhand, the Chief Minister, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat has launched “Gharoki Paachan, Chelik Naam” (daughter”s name is a home”s identity) programme and development schemes.
Initially, the scheme has been launched in Nainital and will be extended to entire Uttarakhand in the coming weeks.
The government has allocated Rs 42 crore for this scheme.
This scheme is in line with the effort of the state government towards promoting women empowerment.
Around 32,000 women groups of the state are being linked with self-employment to make them self-reliant.