GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorWelfare Schemes of Government in Education and Skill Development2008

What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?

A

Kishori Shakti Yojna

B

Rashtriya Mahila Kosh

C

Swayamsiddha

D

Swawlamban

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question seeks the name of the scheme focused on providing training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades for employment and income generation. 2. Kishori Shakti Yojna: Focused on the nutritional and health status of adolescent girls. 3. Rashtriya Mahila Kosh: Provides micro-finance to poor women for income-generating activities. 4. Swayamsiddha: Aimed at holistic empowerment of women through Self-Help Groups. 5. Swawlamban Scheme (Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women - STEP): This scheme specifically aimed to provide skills that give employability to women and to provide competencies and skills that enable women to become self-employed/entrepreneurs, covering traditional and non-traditional trades. This aligns best with the question's description.

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