Identify the correct statement/s with respect to NABARD's EShakti project.
i. The project aimed to digitise the financial and non-financial data of all the SHGs.
ii. The project aimed to bring awareness about Digital India among the farmers.
iii. This project was launched by NABARD in March 2015.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only i and iii.
Statements i and iii are correct regarding NABARD's EShakti project. Launched in March 2015, its primary objective (i) was indeed to digitize the financial and non-financial data of Self-Help Groups (SHGs). This aimed to improve record-keeping, enhance transparency, and facilitate better access to financial services for SHGs. Statement ii is incorrect; while digital literacy is important, EShakti's direct focus wasn't primarily on creating awareness about Digital India among farmers, but rather on strengthening the SHG ecosystem through digitalization.