Question

Which one of the following is the main objective of the Ujjawala Scheme launched for women and children in India?

• A. To prevent the trafficking, rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration, and repatriation of women and children
• B. To assist women and children below 6-years to attain self-sufficiency in the health-care and nutrition
• C. To prevent women from becoming victims to maternal mortality and infant mortality in the society
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A To prevent the trafficking, rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration, and repatriation of women and children

Ujjawala scheme has been in effect since April 2016. It intends to protect women and children who are vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitation. It strives to prevent trafficking, rescue, rehabilitate and reintegrate women and children who were victims of commercial sexual exploitation.