Which of the following Statements about the features of

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The chief features of the scheme are as follows:   Universal social mobilization: A minimum of one lady member of a rural poor household (with particular emphasis on the marginal sections) is to be brought in the network of an SHG. Participatory Identification of Poor Community Funds as Resources in Perpetuity: this is to strengthen the financial management capacity of the poor Financial inclusion Livelihoods: the mission focuses on promoting and stabilizing the existing livelihood structures of the poor through its three pillars: Vulnerability reduction & Livelihoods enhancement – through expanding existing livelihoods and tapping new livelihood opportunities in both the farm and non-farm sectors Employment – building skills Enterprises – promoting self-employment Another important feature of this scheme is that it places a high priority on convergence and partnerships with other government schemes of the Rural Development Ministry. It also seeks to have linkages with the Panchayati Raj institutions.127