The rigorous procedures and the sheer number of hurdles have made it difficult for the women to access the social benefits, activists familiar with the initiative argue.
People who are against the proposal have argued that TGMFC with a limited budget should not take up such schemes where money will be given to every applicant or beneficiary.
Chairman of TGMFC Mohd Obedulla Kothwal on Monday unveiled plans to provide financial assistance of up to Rs 30 lakh to NGOs to train and employ women from minority communities. However, activists stressed the need to introduce transparency to ensure the effectiveness of such initiatives
