Which programme was started in 1996 to provide employment for women in handloom, khadi, handicrafts and village industries?

Support to Training and Employment Programme

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Solution

The correct option is D Support to Training and Employment Programme
The Support to Training and Employment Programme (STEP) Scheme aims to provide skills that give employability to women and to provide competencies and skill that enable women to become self-employed/entrepreneurs. The Scheme is intended to benefit women who are in the age group of 16 years and above across the country. The assistance under STEP Scheme is available in any sector for imparting skills related to employability and entrepreneurship, including but not limited to the Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Processing, Handlooms, Tailoring, Stitching, Embroidery, Zari etc.

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