CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state government signs pact with UN for take-home-ration scheme-move to benefit nearly 200 women self help groups?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Punjab
C
Odisha
D
Maharashtra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Government should create a supportive environment for the growth and development of the SHG movement. It should play the role of a facilitator and promoter. SHG Movement should be expanded to Credit Deficient Areas of the Country – such as Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, States of the North-East.

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: -In the financial year 2022, around 1.27 million self-help groups (SHGs) were digitized under Project EShakti. This was a slight increase from the previous year. Project EShakti was conceptualized with the aim of digitizing financial and non-financial data of self-help groups.

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