Question

46. Trade Related Entrepreneurship Development Assistance Scheme (TREAD) seeks to

• A. Facilitate export led industrialization.
• B. Provide incubation and seed funding to start ups.
• C. Promote non-farm economic activities among women.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Promote non-farm economic activities among women.

The scheme is being implemented by Ministry of MSMEs. It envisages economic empowerment of women to encourage the non-farming activities taken up by women like Tailoring, Handicrafts, Embroidery, Toy making, Readymade garments, Candle making, Agarbatti making, paper cup and plate making, Masala powder making, Saree weaving, Coir mat making, Pickles making, Readymade garments, basketry and brooms making, Jute bag making etc. The focus of the scheme is to promote self-employment and income generation activities for women mostly from SHG groups in non-farm sector.