Q. With reference to the Lakhpati Didi Initiative, consider the following statements:
1.A Lakhpati Didi is defined as a Self-Help Group (SHG) member earning an annual household income of Rs. 2 lakh or more.
2.The initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
3.The government has recently revised the target to support 5 crore Lakhpati Didis by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] None of the above

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: A Lakhpati Didi is an SHG member with a sustainable annual household income of ₹1 lakh or more, not ₹2 lakh.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: The initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development under DAY-NRLM, not the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: The target has been doubled to 6 crore by March 2029, not 5 crore by 2030.

Source- PIB

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