Which institution launched the Self-Help Group — Bank Linkage Programme in 1992-93?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) NABARD.
 NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) launched the Self-Help Group (SHG) — Bank Linkage Programme in 1992-93.
 This program aimed to link the unbanked rural poor with the formal banking sector, promoting financial inclusion.
 The SHG-Bank Linkage Programme has become one of the largest microfinance initiatives in the world, helping millions of rural households access credit and improve their livelihoods.
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SBI (State Bank of India):
 Establishment Year: 1955
 Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
 SBI is the largest public sector bank in India. It has various schemes for financial inclusion but did not launch the SHG-Bank Linkage Programme.
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development):
 Establishment Year: 1982
 Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
 NABARD is responsible for promoting sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development through financial and non-financial interventions.
SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India):
 Establishment Year: 1990
 Headquarters: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
 SIDBI focuses on the promotion, financing, and development of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. It supports various microfinance and MSME initiatives but did not initiate the SHG-Bank Linkage Programme.
IDBI (Industrial Development Bank of India):
 Establishment Year: 1964
 Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
 IDBI provides financial services for industrial development. It has played a role in various developmental finance schemes but is not associated with the SHG-Bank Linkage Programme.