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Which of the following statements are correct about the 'Kishori Shakti Yojana' ? A. The target group of the yojana is the adolescent girls in the age group of 10 to 18 years. B. The yojana is viewed as a holistic initiative for the development of adolescent girls. C. One of the objectives of the yojana is to link them to opportunities for learning life skills, going back to school and take initiative to become productive members of society.

Which of the following statements are correct about the 'Kishori Shakti Yojana' ? A. The target group of the yojana is the adolescent girls in the age group of 10 to 18 years. B. The yojana is viewed as a holistic initiative for the development of adolescent girls. C. One of the objectives of the yojana is to link them to opportunities for learning life skills, going back to school and take initiative to become productive members of society. Correct Answer B & C only

The correct answer is ​B & C only.

Key Points

  • Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY)
    • It seeks to empower adolescent girls, so as to enable them to take charge of their lives. It is viewed as a holistic initiative for the development of adolescent girls in the age group of 11 - 18 years.
    • The program through its interventions aims at bringing about a difference in the lives of adolescent girls. It seeks to provide them with an opportunity to realize their full potential.
    • This scheme is a redesign of the already existing Adolescent Girls (AG) Scheme being implemented as a component under the centrally sponsored Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme.
    • The new scheme dramatically extends the coverage of the earlier scheme with significant content enrichment, strengthens the training component, particularly in skill development, aspects aimed at empowerment, and enhanced self-perception.
    • It also fosters convergence with other sectoral programs, addressing the interrelated needs of adolescent girls and women.
  • Main Objectives of this Scheme:
    • The broad objectives of the Scheme are to improve the nutritional, health, and development status of adolescent girls
    • Promote awareness of health, hygiene, nutrition, and family care, link them to opportunities for learning life skills, going back to school, help them gain a better understanding of their social environment and take initiatives to become productive members of the society.

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