'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at
- Apromoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas
- Bproviding financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs
- Cpromoting the education and health of adolescent girls
- Dproviding affordable and quality education to the citizens for freeCorrect
Explanation
'SWAYAM' (Study Webs of Active-learning for Young Aspiring Minds) is a major initiative launched by the Government of India. Its primary aim is to provide affordable and quality education to citizens, particularly for free. SWAYAM offers Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) across various disciplines and levels, from school to post-graduation, leveraging information and communication technology to ensure access, equity, and quality in education for all.
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