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Which of the following is a popular woman empowerment programme in India?

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ASHA
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Swabhiman
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Mid Day Meal Scheme
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Self-Help Group
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Solution

The correct option is C Self-Help Group
Some of the Initiatives for Women Empowerment are given below:
(i) Swayamsiddha: Formation of self-help groups (SHGs); access to micro-credit and promoting micro-enterprises.
(ii). Swa Shakti: Centrally sponsored scheme since 1998. Aims at enhancing women's access to resources for better quality of life.
(iii). STEP : Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women (STEP).
(iv). Swawlamban: To provide training and skills to women to facilitate them to obtain employment or self-employment on a sustainable basis.
(v). Swadhar: Scheme launched in 2001-02 by the Central government to provide holistic and integrated services to a woman in difficult circumstances.

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