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Background
Overview
UPSC frequently asks about government welfare schemes, their objectives, target beneficiaries, funding mechanisms, and implementation challenges, especially those aimed at vulnerable sections like unorganised workers, as they reflect the state's commitment to social justice and inclusive growth.
Welfare schemes are government initiatives designed to provide social and economic support to vulnerable sections of society, aiming to reduce poverty, improve living standards, and ensure social security. The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) is one such scheme specifically targeting old age protection for workers in the unorganised sector.