CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which ‘women help group’ will be launched at village level in Andhra Pradesh?
A
Swayamsiddha
B
Navjyoti
C
Shakti
D
Mahila Mitra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Government of Andhra Pradesh have undertaken comprehensive eradication of poverty in rural and urban areas through the Velugu programme. As a part of the programme SHGs (Self Help Groups) are formed in order to develop, strengthen, and empower the women.

Detailed explanation-2: -An SHG comprises a small group of women who come together to make regular monetary contributions. Emerging as important micro-finance systems, SHGs work as platforms that promote solidarity among women, bringing them together on issues of health, nutrition, gender parity and gender justice.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is claimed that at present there are approximately 450,000 DWCRA groups in Andhra Pradesh.

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