Awareness, Perceived Difficulties and Economic Impact of Laadli Laxmi Scheme (LLS) in Goa.

CHANDRAN, B.P. Sarath Chandran (2018): Awareness, Perceived Difficulties and Economic Impact of Laadli Laxmi Scheme (LLS) in Goa. Published in: Research Journal of Commerce & Behavioural Science , Vol. 6, No. No.11 (1 September 2017): pp. 11-17.

Abstract

Government of Goa introduced Laadli Laxmi Scheme in the State in 2012 to improve the condition of girl child in terms of their socio-economic status and quality of life. The paper is an attempt to understand the level of awareness about the Laadli Laxmi Scheme amongst the targeted people and the difficulties faced by the beneficiaries in availing the scheme. A survey was carried out to understand the economic impact of Ladle Laxmi Scheme on the households of the beneficiaries so as to make suggestions for the improvement of the scheme in future. The study found that majority of the beneficiaries are happy with the scheme and it can be made much more effective with some improvements in the implementation.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Women Empowerment, Laadli Laxmi, Government Schemes, Goa.
• Subjects: J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J0 - General; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J0 - General > J01 - Labor Economics: General; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J3 - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J6 - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers

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