- The `SonChiraiya’ is a brand and logo for marketing products made by the urban Self-Help Group (SHG).
- The ‘SonChiraiya’ – (A brand and logo) was launched by Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- It will help women to empower and become financially strong.
- The ‘SonChiraiya’ will provide visibility and access to the products made by SHG women.
- It will make the products popular in the market and also in this regard, the ministry has signed MoUs with e-Commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.
- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs initiative named DAY-NULM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission) is focusing on imparting poor women in urban areas with skills and opportunities so that they can develop their own sustainable micro-enterprises to sustain livelihood.
- The DAY-NULM helps women to join SHGs & their federations in order to create a support system for them.
- Static Part:
- Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs: Hardeep Singh Puri
Question:
Q.1 What is the name of the brand and logo launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for marketing products made by SHGs?
a. ‘SHG Certified’
b. ‘Apna Brand’
c. ‘ SHG Prarambh’
a. ‘SHG Certified’
b. ‘Apna Brand’
c. ‘ SHG Prarambh’
d. ‘SonChiraiya’
