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Under the Mission Shakti Scheme (March 2026 update), what type of approach is adopted to strengthen womenтАЩs safety, security, and empowerment?
Market-driven approach
Technology-only approach
Holistic and victim-centric approach
Industry-centric approach Question ID : 4410092009248 Option 1 ID : 4410097912262 Option 2 ID : 4410097912265 Option 3 ID : 4410097912263 Option 4 ID : 4410097912264 Status : Answered Chosen Option : C
Holistic and victim-centric approach
Mission Shakti continues its role as the flagship umbrella scheme for women-led development with a holistic and victim-centric approach to ensure safety and empowerment.
Mission Shakti was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to provide a convergence-based, mission-mode framework for women's safety. It adopts a life-cycle approach, supporting women from childhood to old age through various integrated services. The 2025-26 Union Budget increased the allocation for this scheme to 3,150 crore, emphasizing the government's commitment to gender equality and inclusive social security. The program integrates legal aid, institutional care, and technology-enabled emergency response systems to create a secure environment.
The mission is rooted in the constitutional guarantee of equality under Article 14 and the right to live with dignity under Article 21. It is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, which serves as the nodal agency for all gender-specific welfare programs in India.
Mission Shakti was launched in the 2022-23 financial year.
The 2025-26 Union Budget allocation for Mission Shakti reached 3,150 crore.
The mission follows a life-cycle approach targeting women's protection, rehabilitation, and empowerment.
Integrated services include One Stop Centres, Women Helpline 181, and Shakti Sadan.
C is correct тАФ Mission Shakti adopts a holistic and victim-centric approach by integrating legal, institutional, and digital safety frameworks to ensure women's security and empowerment.
Remember Mission Shakti as a 'One-Stop' umbrella for women safety that covers the entire life-cycle, linking to Article 21 (Right to Life) which is the ultimate goal of all security schemes.