'कपार्ट' (Council for Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology) ही स्वायत्त संस्था ग्रामीण समृद्धीच्या विकासासाठी कार्य करते ती :
(a) समाजाच्या कमजोर वर्गाला सबळ बनविते.
(b) या क्षेत्रात काम करणाऱ्या अशासकीय संस्थांना आर्थिक पुरवठा करते.
वरील कोणते विधान अयोग्य आहे ?

The correct answer is Option D (Neither).

Key Points:
• Establishment and Background of CAPART:
• CAPART (Council for Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology) was established on 1 September 1986 by merging two existing bodies: PADDR (People's Action for Development India) and CART (Council for Advancement of Rural Technology).
• It functions as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
• Mandate & Objectives:
• Statement (a): Works extensively to empower marginalized and disadvantaged sections in rural regions, including women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and persons with disabilities.
• Statement (b): Serves as a major financial nodus, extending financial assistance and project grants to registered Voluntary Agencies/NGOs implementing rural development and indigenous technology initiatives.
• Since both statements are completely correct, neither is incorrect (Option 4).
• Key Takeaway: CAPART was founded in 1986 under the Rural Development Ministry to fund NGOs and assist disadvantaged rural communities.