A women oriented community-based poverty reduction programme "Kudumbashree" was implemented in which state?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (A) Kerala

Explanation:
Kudumbashree is a women-oriented, community-based poverty reduction program that was implemented in Kerala. It was launched in 1998 by the Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission (Kudumbashree Mission). The initiative aims to empower women by organizing them into self-help groups (SHGs) and providing them with opportunities for income generation, skill development, and social welfare.

Information Booster:

• Kudumbashree operates through 3-tier community organization: Neighborhood Groups (NHGs), Area Development Societies (ADS), and Community Development Societies (CDS).
• The program focuses on women’s empowerment, improving financial inclusion, and poverty alleviation by fostering self-reliance and promoting social entrepreneurship.
• Kudumbashree has become a model for poverty reduction and women’s empowerment across India and has been replicated in other states as well.