Topic: Role of women and women’s organization
1. The technological upgradation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) can have a significant and positive impact on their functioning, empowerment, and overall socio-economic development. Analyse the aforementioned statement in the context of ‘NaMo Drone Didi Initiative’. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Print
Why the question:
The ‘NaMo Drone Didi Initiative’ was announced by PM Modi on 15 August last year to train 15,000 women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the use of agricultural drones.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the role of technology in SHGs performance improvement.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context of ‘NaMo Drone Didi Initiative’.
Body:
First, write about ‘NaMo Drone Didi Initiative’ – mention the key features of it and how it has empowered SHGs.
Next, write about the various factors which have constrained SHGs from realising their full potential e.g. use of funds for personal use, lack of awareness, digital divide, and lack of financial literacy and how technology can help bridge that gap
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
