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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?

AJanani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

BMahila Shakti Kendra

CKudumbashree Mission

DBeti Bachao Beti Padhao

Answer:

C. Kudumbashree Mission

Read Explanation:

  • 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.


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