Unorganised sector happy,hopes implementation will be monitored

“We are happy and hope this step would ensure a secured future for those like us,” said Shindu Mahadik,a vegetable seller. “Majority of us are illiterate and do not know about the schemes rolled out for us. It would be helpful if efforts are taken to popularise schemes.”

“Rs 1,000 crore is insufficient for 40 crore unorganised workers in India. If the schemes includes facilities like insurance,maternity benefits,contributory pension and education for children,it will be effective. Implementation needs to be designed and monitored efficiently. Parallel to fund allocation,the operation of the scheme should start from enumeration of the data of workers,” said Poornima Chikarmane,activist,Kagad Kach Patra Kashtakari Panchayat.

Another important feature of the budget is Rs 4,500 crore allotted to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) for supporting the programmes implemented for those with disabilities,senior citizens,victims of alcoholism and so on.

Mukta Puntambekar,director,Muktangan De-addiction Centre,said,“According to the regulations laid by MoSJE,funds allotted to a particular NGO are reduced by five per cent every year. This can be considered a development provided the schemes are rolled out regularly. There are over 400 organisations working in this sector,so effectiveness of the funds can be ensured only if a system to check authenticity of organisations is designed.”