Question

Choose the correct statement:

Statement I: The primary objective of DWCRA is to provide direct employment opportunities to male members of rural households to reduce poverty.

Statement II: One of the main objectives of DWCRA is to empower women by organising them into self-help groups, enabling them to earn a sustainable income and improve their socio-economic status.

Options

• Statement I is true, and Statement II is false.

• Statement I is false, and Statement II is true.

• Both Statements I and II are true.

• Both Statements I and II are false.

Answer 1

Statement I is false, and Statement II is true.

Explanation:

Statement I is completely false because the Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA) program targets poor rural women, not male members of the household. Statement II is factually correct because the main strategy of the DWCRA scheme is to structurally empower these underprivileged women by organising them into self-help groups (SHGs). This collective setup provides them with access to micro-credit, business assets, and professional skill training, enabling them to establish sustainable self-employment opportunities and raise their family’s socio-economic status.