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Understanding the Difference: Sukh Ashraya Yojna vs. Sukh Shiksha Yojna (Himachal Pradesh)
Himachal Pradesh has introduced two notable welfare schemes under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. While their names may sound similar, Sukh Ashraya Yojna and Sukh Shiksha Yojna serve distinct purposes. Let’s explore how they differ:
Sukh Ashraya Yojna (also known as Mukhyamantri Sukh Aashray Kosh)
- Purpose: To provide comprehensive support to orphans, destitute women, specially-abled children, and senior citizens by establishing a welfare fund.
- Key Features:
- A dedicated fund with an initial allocation of ₹101 crore sukhashray-hp.nic.inSarkari Yojana For You.
- Covers higher education, vocational training, and skill development.
- Offers after-care residential support for orphans aged 18 to 27, including food, lodging, and clothing sukhashray-hp.nic.in.
- Monthly stipend of ₹4,000 for education-related personal expenses.
- One-time financial aid of ₹2 lakh for establishing micro or small-scale startups sukhashray-hp.nic.in.
- Additional amenities include health, wellness, sports, educational tours, and “Bharat Yatra” excursions sukhashray-hp.nic.in.
- Target Beneficiaries: Orphans, destitute women, specially-abled children, and senior citizens who need long-term upliftment Sarkari Yojana For Yousukhashray-hp.nic.in.
Sukh Shiksha Yojna (Mukhyamantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana)
- Purpose: To aid children of widows, destitute women, divorced women, and disabled parents with educational, nutritional, and healthcare support.
- Key Features:
- Monthly grant of ₹1,000 per child below 18 to cover educational, health, and nutrition expenses HIMACHAL HEADLINESCivilstap HimachalThe News Himachal.
- Support extends to higher education (e.g., vocational, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate) covering tuition and hostel fees HIMACHAL HEADLINESThe Times of IndiaCivilstap Himachal.
- Eligibility:
- For children of widows, destitute & divorced women, and disabled parents.
- Family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh per annum The Times of IndiaCivilstap Himachal.
- State budget allocation of about ₹53.21 crore annually Civilstap HimachalETV Bharat.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Sukh Ashraya Yojna | Sukh Shiksha Yojna |
|---|---|---|
| Target Beneficiaries | Orphans, destitute women, seniors, specially-abled children | Children of widows, destitute/divorced women, disabled parents |
| Financial Support | Stipend, lodging, startups, education, health, tours | Monthly grant (₹1,000) + higher education support |
| Higher Education Support | Yes — includes stipend and hostel fees | Yes — tuition and hostel fees covered |
| Provision for Adults | After-care until age 27 | Primarily up to age 18 and for higher ed |
| Fund or Budget | ₹101 crore fund | ₹53.21 crore annual budget |
| Objective | Comprehensive rehabilitation and independence | Educational upliftment and child welfare |
Final Thoughts
- Sukh Ashraya Yojna is a holistic welfare fund focusing on long-term support and rehabilitation, especially for orphans and destitute individuals.
- Sukh Shiksha Yojna is geared towards ensuring educational access and basic well-being of children in vulnerable families, especially those led by widows or disabled guardians.
