CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Tejaswini, which means bright or radiant, is the project which is being executed by the Government of Jharkhand and implemented by the Jharkhand Women Development Society (JWDS) for empowering 240, 000 adolescent girls and young women in the age group of 14-24 years from 17 districts of Jharkhand state.

Detailed explanation-2: -It increases women’s access to functional literacy and labour-saving infrastructure, and boosts their participation in local governance. It also supports government policies that empower women. The total cost is US$223.7 million, including an IFAD loan of US$54.4 million.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Tejaswini Rural Women Empowerment Scheme. This scheme was started on 5th June 2006.

Detailed explanation-4: -IFAD is giving financial support for ‘Tejaswini Rural Women’s Empowerment Programme’.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tejaswini built on the lessons of previous programmes, adopting an approach that provides holistic and long-term support to self-help groups, without the promise of government subsidies and instead based on livelihood development, access to finance and social empowerment.