Which of the following is a popular woman empowerment programme in India?
A
ASHA
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B
Swabhiman
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C
Mid Day Meal Scheme
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D
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.