SHG Women Members in India
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Question (English)
By May 2019, approximately how many women in India had become members of women SHGs?
- 1 crore
- 3 crore
- 6 crore ✓ Correct
- 10 crore
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
By May 2019, nearly 6 crore women in India had become members in 54 lakh women SHGs.
Key Points:
- About ₹10-15,000 per SHG and another ₹2.5 lakhs per SHG as Community Investment Support Fund (CISF) are provided.
- SHGs have been instrumental in women empowerment.
- Micro-credit programmes through SHGs help women take up self-employment activities.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: The exact figure as per 2019 data is approximately 6 crore women.
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