iJ-K Govt launches "100 dreams" project in Rajouri

The Rajouri district administration has initiated a project to provide education and skill development opportunities to children of 'safai karamcharis' working for the local municipal committee.
They would also be provided career guidance under the 'Project 100 Dreams'.
Under it 112 children of 'safai karamcharis' (sanitation workers) of the Rajouri Municipal Committee will be provided educational assistance, financial support and all pre- requisites for career development, District Development Commissioner Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said in a press note here this evening.
Employment avenues will also be explored under the project, he said, adding that the administration is concentrating on career development of marginalised sections.

A number of initiatives have been taken in this regard for students of Nari Niketan, Bal Asharam, Pahari and Tribal Girls hostels, the officer said.
The district administration has shortlisted the 112 children, including 57 girls, aged between 4 to 18 years, for the project, he said.

Of the total 23 children are in nursery and kindergarten, 14 in class 1, 11 in class 2, 13 in class 3, 10 in class 4, four in in class 5, five in in class 6, four in in class 7, six each in classes 8 and 9, eight in in class 10 and one each in in classes 11 and 12, and six are drop-outs, the officer said.

These children would be provided scholarships, tuition for various subjects, insurance cover, pension for their parents, training in self-defence, uniform, school bags, sports material, books, stationery and other items, Choudhary said.
Specialised skill development courses, computer certificate courses, vocational training, career counselling and specially designed courses, including spoken English would be provided as part of the project, he said.
The officer said special focus is laid on girl students and that additional facilities will be provided to them.
The project also includes exposure visits, distance education, interaction through video-conference, extra- curricular activities among other components.
It also includes a special module of health care and fitness, he said.

Choudhary said a committee headed by deputy district commissioner would implement the project which is beginning next month and will be an annual scheme.