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Key Data Tables and Statistics

Welfare Schemes: SC/ST, Backward Classes, Minorities, Disabled, Women, Children, Elderly

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Key Data Tables and Statistics

Table 1: Demographic Profile — Welfare Target Groups in Rajasthan

Community Population Share (Census 2011) National Average Districts Concentrated
Scheduled Castes (SC) 17.8% 16.6% Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, Bharatpur, Ajmer
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 13.5% 8.6% Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Udaipur, Sirohi
Muslims (minority) 9.07% 14.2% Alwar (Mewat), Bharatpur, Jaipur, Tonk
Denotified/Nomadic Tribes Significant (no Census data) Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Sikar, Barmer
Elderly (60+) ~7.5% (2011) ~8.6% (2011) All districts
PwD (Persons with Disability) ~2.3% (NSSO estimates) ~2.2% All districts

Source: Census 2011, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Census of India

Table 2: Rajasthan's Major Women and Girl-Child Welfare Schemes — Key Metrics

Scheme Launched Total Benefit Key Milestone
Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana June 2016 ₹50,000 (6 instalments) Covers all girls; education incentive birth to Cl.12
Lado Protsahan Yojana 1 Aug 2024 ₹1,50,000 (7 instalments) ₹7.50 crore to 30,000 girls (Mar 2025)
Gargi Puraskar Annual Cash prize (75%+ in Cl.10) 1,87,612 girls awarded
Balika Protsahan Annual Cash prize 1,52,316 girls benefited
Aapki Beti Yojana Ongoing ₹2,100–₹2,500/year 7.8 lakh girls (2023-24)
Kalibai Bhil Scooty Yojana Ongoing Free scooty ~10,500/year; 640 for DNT/Nomadic
KGBV 2007 Residential education 342 schools, 43,543 girls enrolled
MNSUPY Ongoing Loan ₹50L–₹1 crore, 25-30% subsidy ₹150 crore to 1,186 applicants
RSRTC fare concession Ongoing 50% fare concession 7.47 lakh women on Raksha Bandhan

Source: Rajasthan Economic Review 2025-26, Chapter 9; Scheme Guidelines

Table 3: National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) + Rajasthan Supplements

Component Eligibility Central Amount Rajasthan State Top-up Combined
IGNOAPS (60-79, BPL) BPL, age 60-79 ₹200/month ₹550/month (MVSPY) ₹750/month
IGNOAPS (80+, BPL) BPL, age 80+ ₹500/month ₹1,000/month (MVSPY) ₹1,500/month
IGNWPS (Widow, 40-79) BPL widow 40+ ₹300/month Rajasthan Ekl Nari ₹750+/month
IGNDPS (Disability) BPL, 40%+ disability ₹300/month State supplement ₹750+/month
NFBS (Family Benefit) BPL, breadwinner death ₹20,000 (one-time) ₹20,000

Source: Ministry of Rural Development NSAP Guidelines 2025; Rajasthan Social Welfare Department