Discuss the role of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in empowering the social and economic status of rural women in Uttar Pradesh.
Answer: Self Help Groups have played a revolutionary role in empowering rural women in Uttar Pradesh.
Role in Economic Empowerment
- Income Generation and Employment: Under the Uttar Pradesh Rural Livelihood Mission, about 8.4 lakh self-help groups have been formed, through which more than 92 lakh women are engaged in economic activities.
- Microfinance: SHGs have been linked to banks, under which loans worth about Rs 15,000 crore have been provided to rural women by 2023.
- Entrepreneurship: Under schemes like “Mukhyamantri Mahila Empowerment Scheme” and “Startup India”, women are being assisted to set up new businesses.
Role in Social Empowerment
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- 2 Describe the major Buddhist and Jain sites located in Uttar Pradesh.
- 3 What are the major challenges in the social and economic empowerment of tribal communities of Uttar Pradesh?
- 4 Discuss the historical significance of major ancient cities of Uttar Pradesh such as Kashi, Mathura, Ayodhya and Kanpur.
- 5 What steps can be taken to improve the public policy and public participation in Uttar Pradesh? Discuss it in the context of corruption prevention and administrative reforms.
- 6 What are the major reasons for the spread of insurgency in Uttar Pradesh? Mention the major impacts of insurgency in the state.
- 7 Review the role of the Uttar Pradesh government in ensuring the protection of civil rights.
- 8 What is the contribution of startups and innovation in the socio-economic development of Uttar Pradesh?
- 9 “Maha Kumbh Mela is important not only from religious but also from cultural and economic point of view.” Analyze this statement.
- 10 “There is a clear imbalance in the industrial development of Uttar Pradesh.” Assess the causes of this imbalance and suggest suitable solutions to achieve regional balance.
