Community Investment Support Fund

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How much is provided per SHG as Community Investment Support Fund (CISF)?

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How much is provided per SHG as Community Investment Support Fund (CISF)?

  1. Rs. 10,000
  2. Rs. 50,000
  3. Rs. 2.5 lakhs ✓ Correct
  4. 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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