Question 4576

The Lakhimi Mistri initiative, aimed at equipping women with masonry skills under the PMAY-G scheme, has been launched in which of the following states?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Option 4. In News The Ministry of Rural Development has launched a women empowerment initiative to integrate skill development with rural housing. Key Points Lakhimi Mistri was launched in Assam . ➤ Hence, Option D is correct. It focuses on training rural women as masons to enhance their employment prospects and support PMAY-G construction activities. Additional Information Objectives: Promote gender inclusion in rural infrastructure Increase skilled workforce availability for housing construction Encourage self-reliance among rural women Launch Highlights: Alongside the initiative, 55,000 PMAY-Gramin houses were inaugurated in Guwahati. 21 Knowledge Centres were also launched across Assam under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) . The initiative aligns with: Skill India Mission Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Promotes convergence of employment, housing, and capacity building