Karnataka Launches 'Kudi Balona': 178 Centres Offer Pre-Marital Counselling Sessions
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Why in news
Karnataka launched the 'Kudi Balona' programme to provide pre-marital counselling across 178 centres to promote social values and financial planning.
Background
The programme is a collaboration between the Department of Women and Child Development, National Commission for Women (NCW), and State Commission for Women. It utilizes 178 Santwana Kendras to provide sessions on values, financial planning, and medical examinations.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeKudi Balona: A pre-marital counselling programme launched by the Government of Karnataka.
- BodyNational Commission for Women (NCW): A statutory body established to review and recommend measures to secure improvement in the status of women.
- FactThe initiative involves 178 Santwana Kendras in Karnataka.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how community-based counselling programmes like 'Kudi Balona' can contribute to improving the socio-economic status of women and reducing domestic friction.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- social awareness
- financial literacy
- institutional collaboration
- preventive social welfare
Keywords: social welfare · gender empowerment · community outreach · preventive measures
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