Question

Which of the following statements about the Viva Programme and Bhoomika initiative are accurate?

1. The Viva Programme, launched on January 12, 2021, aims to address and eradicate anemia among women in Kerala.
2. Bhoomika is a gender-based violence management centre that provides social and psychological support to victims.
3. The Viva Programme is implemented by the Police Department.
4. Bhoomika is solely focused on providing legal aid to victims.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1, 2

• The Viva Programme, launched on January 12, 2021, is a health-focused initiative implemented by the Health Department in collaboration with Local Self-Government Institutions and the WCD, targeting the eradication of anemia among women in Kerala.

• Bhoomika, on the other hand, operates as a dedicated gender-based violence management center, offering crucial medical and psychological support to victims, with the backing of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).