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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The WOW Program’ has been launched by which state to increase the strength of women in the workforce?
A
Karnataka
B
Odisha
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Telangana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bengaluru: Karnataka government launched WomenWork (WOW) Program, as part of its efforts at building an equitable, inclusive, and equal world for women in workplaces.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: Karnataka Government recently launched WomenWork (WW) programme with an aim to provide five lakh jobs to women within 2026, with necessary employable skills.

Detailed explanation-3: -Minister of Higher Education, Electronics, IT-BT, S&T and Skill Development Dr C N Aswath Narayan on Tuesday launched WomenWork (WW) programme with an aim to provide five lakh jobs within 2026 to women with necessary employable skills.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Government of NCT of Delhi through the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) has launched the Women Works Programme (WW). The programme will promote women entrepreneurship and provide support to women for setting up their own enterprises.

Detailed explanation-5: -Overview of the Karnataka Kayaka Yojana The scheme offers interest-free loans to women Self Help Groups (SHGs), with loans up to Rs. 5 lakh subjected to 0% interest and loans above Rs. 10 lakhs subjected to 4% interest rates. This loan scheme of Karnataka targets the progress of financial and trade in the state.

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