Question

Which program is mentioned as one of the largest women empowerment programs in India and has played a key role in women's development in Kerala?

• A. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram
• B. Mahila Shakti Kendra
• C. Kudumbashree Mission
• D. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Kudumbashree Mission

• Kerala took a historic step in 2010 by implementing legislation to reserve 50 per cent of seats for women in Local Government.

• In 2021, there were 602 women who headed Local Self Governments (LSGs) out of a total of 1,200 LSGs (Department of Panchayat, Kerala Government 2021).

• Kudumbashree Mission, one of the largest women empowerment programmes in India has also played a key role in women's development.