Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women`s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements: 1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as

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Q: 129 (IAS/2010)
Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women's development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements:
1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc. whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups.
2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS. units set up in the states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

question_subject: 

Economics

question_exam: 

IAS

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The answer is "4. Neither 1 nor 2" because both statements hold information that is incorrect.

Examining statement 1: Swadhar scheme, is designed to uplift those who are in unfortunate circumstances – natural disasters or terrorism survivors, women released from jails, mentally afflicted women and so on. This statement suggests the opposite, inaccurately attributing this role to `Swayam Siddha`.

Statement 2: Swayam Siddha is indeed aimed at women`s holistic empowerment, but through Self Help Groups, and not handled by local self-governing bodies or voluntary organizations like the statement suggests. Furthermore, Swadhar is not implemented through ICDS units, but through the Ministry of Women & Child Development agencies, such as the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, the State Government, and Union Territories.

In conclusion, the roles and methods of implementation suggested for both schemes are wrong, hence why the correct answer is `Option 4: Neither 1 nor 2.`