The correct answer is (c) 2012 A.D.
The Swavalamban Scheme was launched in 2012 by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to women entrepreneurs. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
The scheme provides loans up to Rs. 10 lakh to women entrepreneurs for setting up or expanding their businesses. The loans are provided at a concessional interest rate of 7%. The scheme also provides a subsidy of 25% of the loan amount to women entrepreneurs from SC/ST and OBC categories.
The scheme has been successful in promoting entrepreneurship among women. In the first three years of its implementation, the scheme has sanctioned loans to over 1 lakh women entrepreneurs. The scheme has also helped in creating over 2 lakh jobs.
The following are the options for the question:
(a) 2010 A.D.: This option is incorrect. The Swavalamban Scheme was not launched in 2010.
(b) 2011 A.D.: This option is incorrect. The Swavalamban Scheme was not launched in 2011.
(c) 2012 A.D.: This option is correct. The Swavalamban Scheme was launched in 2012.
(d) 2014 A.D.: This option is incorrect. The Swavalamban Scheme was not launched in 2014.