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Question

‘Swadhar’ is the scheme for

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: For Women in difficulty

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “For Women in difficulty”.
The Swadhar Yojana started in 2001-2002. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for the benefit of women living in difficult situations by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.

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