Question

Which of the following state has implemented a women-oriented community-based poverty alleviation program 'Kudumbasree'?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Andra Pradesh
3. West Bengal
4. Kerala

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Kerala

The correct answer is Kerala.

• Kudumbashree, the Kerala State Poverty Alleviation Mission was inaugurated on 17 May 1998 by the Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
  • The mission aims at eradicating absolute poverty within a fixed time frame of 10 years under the leadership of empowered local self-government constituted by the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution of India.
  • The mission launched by the State Government with the active support of the Government of India and NABARD has taken a different approach to eradicate poverty by organizing the poor into community-based organizations.
  • The mission follows a process approach rather than a project approach.

• Kudumbashree has a three-tier structure for its women's community network
  • Neighborhood group at the lowest level (NHG)
  • Area Development Committees (ADS) at the Intermediate Level
  • Community Development Committees (CDS) at the local government level