The "Mission Shakti" scheme, launched by the Indian government, aims to address which of the following issues?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: To ensure the safety, security, and empowerment of women through various interventions.
Explanation –
"Mission Shakti" is an integrated women's empowerment scheme launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It is being implemented during the period of the 15th Finance Commission (2021-22 to 2025-26). The primary objective of this mission is to address the challenges faced by women throughout their life cycle and to enable them to become equal partners in nation-building. This scheme is divided into two sub-schemes:
'Sambal': This focuses on the safety and security of women (e.g., One Stop Centres, Women's Helpline, 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao').
'Samarthya': This focuses on the empowerment of women (e.g., Shakti Sadan, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Palna).
Additional Points –
Nari Adalat: Under the 'Sambal' sub-scheme, a provision has been made for 'Nari Adalat' (Women's Courts) at the Gram Panchayat level to facilitate alternative dispute resolution.
Objective: To provide immediate assistance to women affected by violence and to make them economically self-reliant.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers –
Question: What is the primary focus of the 'Sambal' sub-scheme under "Mission Shakti"?
Answer: The safety and security of women.
Question: "Mission Shakti" is an initiative of which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Women and Child Development.