In which of the following states did NABARD launch the EShakti project for the first time?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Jharkhand and Maharashtra.
The e-Shakti project, launched by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), was first implemented in the states of Jharkhand and Maharashtra. Specifically, the pilot phase began in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand and the Dhule district of Maharashtra in March 2015. The initiative aimed to digitise Self Help Groups (SHGs) to enhance transparency, improve bookkeeping, and facilitate better access to financial services for SHG members. Following its initial success, the project was expanded to additional districts across India.