CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. ‘Saath’ is a Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme, launched in which state / UT? Notes: A Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme named ‘Saath’ has been launched in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, for the Self Help Group (SHG) women of the UT.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Manoj Sinha. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme titled ‘Saath’ for Self Help Group (SHG) women on 1 September 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -06 Oct SATH Program Launched by NITI Aayog Subsequently, three will be selected on the basis of further evaluations and objective assessment of various criteria. Metrics such as MMR, IMR, incidence of malaria and others have also been considered for determining potential impact.

Detailed explanation-4: -Saath works with slum residents, children, women, youth and vulnerable people in urban and rural areas.It addresses multiple needs of the socio-economically vulnerable with one-stop solutions, through which slum residents have access to basic services for holistic growth.

Detailed explanation-5: -This initiative was launched with the aim of transforming the lives of rural women associated with SHGs. It aims to accelerate livelihoods of rural women who are engaged in small works. Small works are those where they do not earn much profit and there is lack of knowledge about marketing, packaging and branding.