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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state Government to Provide Free Mobile Phones To Women Of BPL Families?
A
Rajasthan
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Kerala
D
Bihar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rajasthan is the first state in the country to provide free data-enabled mobile handsets as part of the state government’s efforts to empower poor women.

Detailed explanation-2: -As was already known, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan introduced the Rajasthan Free Mobile Yojana 2022 programme. Each woman in the state will receive one of the 1.35 crore mobile phones provided as part of the Rajasthan Free Mobile Yojana 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rajasthan free Mobile Yojana 2022 The objective of Free Mobile Yojana 2022 is to take the women of Rajasthan to the digital world so that women can take advantage of digital services. Under the Rajasthan Free Mobile Scheme, the beneficiary women will not have to pay any kind of fee for a free mobile phone.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Rajasthan government’s Indira Mahila Shakti Udhyam Protsahan Yojana has become popular among women wanting to become entrepreneurs. Under the scheme, the state government is providing loans of up to Rs 1 crore to women. This is for those who want to start their own enterprises and self-help groups (SHGs).

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