Family and Child Welfare

Family and Child Welfare 3 (3+0)

Lesson 47 : Child Development Schemes

Hoysala and Keladi Chennamma Bravery Awards

• The new scheme of giving bravery awards to children both boys and girls in the age group of 6-15 years who have shown exemplary courage in saving the life of others was accorded sanction during 2006-07.
• Two boys from each district are identified under Hoysala Award and two girls are identified under Keladi Chennamma Award.
• It carries a cash prize of Rs.10,000/- and a citation. These children are also given scholarship of Rs.2000/- till their schooling.
• An amount of Rs.100 lakhs was provided during 06-07 and Rs.0.85 lakhs was utilized for giving awards to 7 brave children.