Question

Which government programmes offer incentives and concessions to promote women entrepreneurship?

1. DDU-GKY is a government programme that promotes women entrepreneurship.
2. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) promotes women entrepreneurship.
3. Kudumbashree's MSME schemes promote women entrepreneurship.
4. The Industries Department's support scheme promotes women entrepreneurship.
5. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's schemes promote women entrepreneurship.

• A. None of these
• B. 1, 2, 3, 4
• C. 3, 5
• D. 1, 3

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1, 2, 3, 4

• Government initiatives aimed at promoting women entrepreneurship are essential for creating an enabling environment for female business owners.

• Programmes like DDU-GKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana) focus on rural youth skill development, including entrepreneurship. NRLM (National Rural Livelihood Mission) aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for the rural poor, with a strong emphasis on women's self-help groups and enterprise development.

• Kudumbashree's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) schemes specifically target women-led businesses, providing financial and non-financial support.

• The Industries Department's support schemes further bolster these efforts by offering various incentives, subsidies, and concessions to encourage investment and growth in women-owned enterprises.

• These combined efforts create a supportive ecosystem for women to thrive as entrepreneurs.