Question

77. Which of the following statements is incorrect related to Schemes for gender equality/socio-economic development/empowerment of women.

• A. a) Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK) is to provide micro-finance services to bring about the socio-economic upliftment of poor women.
• B. b) Sabla Scheme is for holistic development of adolescent girls in the age group of 18 years and above.
• C. c) Support to Training and Employment Program for Women (STEP) isto ensure sustainable employment and income generation for marginalized and asset-less rural and urban poor women across the Country.
• D. d) Rajiv Gandhi National Crèche Scheme for Children of Working Mothers (including single mother) is to Provide day care facilities

Answer 1

The correct option is B

b) Sabla Scheme is for holistic development of adolescent girls in the age group of 18 years and above.

77 Ans B

Explanation: Sabla Scheme for holistic development of adolescent girls in the age group of 11-18 years. Sabla has two major components viz. Nutrition and Non Nutrition. Under the Nutrition component, the out of school AGs in the age group of 11-14 years attending AWCs and all girls in the age group of 14-18 years are provided Supplementary Nutrition containing 600 calories, 18-20 grams of protein and micronutrients, per day for 300 days in a year. The non-nutrition component addresses the developmental needs of adolescent girls. Under this component out of school adolescent girls of 11-18 years are being provided IFA supplementation, health check-up & referral services, nutrition & health education, ARSH counseling/guidance on family welfare, life skill education, guidance on accessing public services and vocational training (only 16-18 year old adolescent girls). It also aims towards mainstreaming out of school AGs into formal/non formal education. Nearly 100 lakh adolescent girls per annum are expected to be benefitted under the scheme