Department of Social & Empowerment launched the SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise scheme on February 12, 2022, in New Delhi.
SMILE is a Central Sector scheme. It is dubbed as Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and
Enterprise. It was launched by Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment. The scheme has been designed for providing welfare measures to Transgender community and people engaged in begging.SMILE scheme seeks to strengthens and expands the reach of
Rights that give necessary legal protection and secured life to targeted group. It keeps in mind the social security required through multiple dimensions of identity, Education, medical care, shelter, and occupational opportunities.