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A scheme for development and empowerment of adolescents has been formulated under the nomenclature of Development and Empowerment of Adolescents. The contents of the scheme include : environment building; life skills education; counselling including online counselling service, telephone helpline in cities and small towns; career guidance/career melas; residential camps and research and resource development.
The scheme has been implemented since October, 2004 and the funds targeted for the remaining period of the 10th Plan are Rs.35 crores. (2004-05 – Rs.8 crores, 2005-06 – Rs.13 crores and 2006-07 – Rs.14 crores)
This information was given by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Overseas Indian Affairs, Shri Jagdish Tytler in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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