Correct Option
The correct option is (c).
Explanation
Khabar Lahriya is a grassroots, feminist news network in India, known for being run entirely by women from rural, marginalized backgrounds. It focuses on local governance, gender, and social issues.Statement 1 is Incorrect: Although the newspaper is run by women from Dalit, tribal, and other marginalized communities, it was established as a weekly newspaper, not a daily. It has subsequently transitioned into a digital news network.
Statement 2 is Correct: The content is produced in local dialects to remain accessible to the rural population. It is primarily published in Bundeli (Bundelkhandi), and later expanded to dialects like Avadhi and Bajjika.
Statement 3 is Correct: The initiative began in the Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh in 2002. It operates extensively in the Bundelkhand region, covering districts across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Key Takeaway: Khabar Lahriya is a weekly (not daily) rural newspaper published in the Bundeli dialect, originating from Chitrakoot, and is distinguished by its all-women leadership from marginalized communities.