Question

Which of the following ministries has organised SARAS Aajeevika Mela at India Gate Lawns in October, 2019?
1. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
2. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
3. Ministry of Rural Development
4. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Ministry of Rural Development

The correct answer is the Ministry of Rural Development.

• Ministry of Rural Development organised SARAS Aajeevika Mela at India Gate Lawns in October 2019.

• SARAS Aajeevika Mela:
  • It is an initiative by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) which comes under the aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development.
  • The objective is to bring the rural women Self Help Groups (SHGs) formed with the support of DAY-NRLM, under one platform to showcase their skills, sell their products and help them build linkages with bulk buyers.
  • The SARAS Aajeevika Mela was organised at India Gate Lawns from 10th October to 23rd October 2019. 
  • The SARAS Aajeevika Mela was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Narendra Singh Tomar.

• Nitin Gadkari is the current Minister of Road Transport and Highways.
• Hardeep Singh Puri is the current Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs.
• Harsh Vardhan is the current Minister of Health and Family Welfare.