Sakhi Niwas Scheme seen in news in April 2025 is related to which of the following?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Mission Shakti -
Sakhi Niwas Scheme:
Sakhi Niwas is an initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, operated under the 'Samartya' sub-component of Mission Shakti.
Objective: The primary objective of this scheme is to provide safe, comfortable, and affordable housing to working women.
Who benefits: It is for women who are working away from home or undergoing employment training.
Facilities: Day care (creche) facilities are also provided for the children of women living in these hostels.
Composition of Mission Shakti: Mission Shakti is an integrated program for the safety, protection, and empowerment of women.
It has two main components:
Sambal: For the safety and protection of women (e.g., One Stop Centers, Women's Helplines).
Samarthya: For the empowerment of women (e.g., Sakhi Niwas, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana).