Community Investment Support Fund
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Question (English)
How much is provided per SHG as Community Investment Support Fund (CISF)?
- Rs. 10,000
- Rs. 50,000
- Rs. 2.5 lakhs ✓ Correct
- Rs. 5 lakhs
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
About ₹2.5 lakhs per SHG is provided as a Community Investment Support Fund (CISF) as part of renovating fund for self-employment and income generation.
Key Points:
- Additionally, about ₹10-15,000 per SHG is also provided.
- Nearly 6 crore women are members of 54 lakh women SHGs.
- SHGs help in women empowerment and income generation.
- These are part of micro-credit programmes.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Rs. 10-15,000 is the separate per-SHG allocation, not CISF.
- B, D: These are incorrect amounts for CISF.
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