In July 2020, which state initiated the 'Ashirwad Scheme' to extend financial support for a daughter's marriage who belongs to a family earning a lower income?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Punjab.
· In July 2020, the state of Punjab initiated the 'Ashirwad Scheme' to provide financial assistance for the marriage of daughters belonging to economically weaker families.
· Under this scheme, financial support is extended to help families with low income manage the expenses associated with their daughter's wedding.
· The scheme is aimed at promoting the welfare of women and ensuring that financial constraints do not become an obstacle to their marriage.
Explanation of Other Options:
· Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh has its own schemes aimed at supporting girls and women, like the 'Kanya Sumangala Yojana', but it did not initiate the 'Ashirwad Scheme'.
· Bihar: Bihar also has various social welfare schemes for women, but the 'Ashirwad Scheme' is not one of them.
· Rajasthan: Rajasthan has implemented initiatives like the 'Mukhyamantri Rajshree Yojana' for the welfare of girls, but it did not launch the 'Ashirwad Scheme'.