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    Question

    What is the main objective of the 'Samajik Adhikarita

    Shivirs' organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, across 72 locations in the country?
    A Employment Generation for Youth Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices to Senior Citizens Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Skill Development for Persons with Disabilities Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Promotion of Cultural Activities Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Financial Support for NGOs working on Social Welfare Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In an endeavor for empowering persons with disabilities and senior citizens of the country the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India organized ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivirs’ across 72 locations simultaneously across the country. The event commenced with broadcasting of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episode of Hon’ble Prime Minister at each camp location which has long been a source of inspiration for the nation, bringing together diverse voices and perspectives from every corner of India. Then after, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment by Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the main event at Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh which was the center point of the function connect online with various location across 20 states/union territories. The Ministry is implementing various centralized schemes for social, cultural, educational, and economic empowerment of Sr. Citizens to create an inclusive and accessible environment for them to ensure their overall development. The Ministry has laid great emphasis on using new technology for producing high quality aids and assistive devices for Divyangjan and Senior Citizens.  These camps aim to distribute various types of aid and assistive devices to over 12814 pre identified senior citizens under the Government of India's Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana scheme.

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