Kudumbashree Programme

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'Kudumbashree' is a women-oriented community-based poverty reduction programme implemented in:

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'Kudumbashree' is a women-oriented community-based poverty reduction programme implemented in:

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Andhra Pradesh
  3. Kerala ✓ Correct
  4. Karnataka
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Kudumbashree is a women-oriented community-based poverty reduction programme being implemented in Kerala.

Key Points:
  • In 1995, a thrift and credit society was started as a small savings bank for poor women.
  • The society mobilised Rs 1 crore as thrift savings.
  • These societies have been acclaimed as the largest informal banks in Asia in terms of participation and savings.
  • The objective was to encourage savings among poor women.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A: Tamil Nadu has TANWA programme.
  • B, D: These states have different programmes.

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