With reference to the "Mahalir Thittam" and its implementation in Tamil Nadu, consider the following statements:
1. The Mahalir Thittam was launched in 1997 as a fully funded State Scheme by the former Chief Minister Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi.
2. Mahalir Thittam was implemented in partnership with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Banks through the formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
3. Based on the success of Tamil Nadu’s SHG movement, the Union Government launched the Swarnajayanthi Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) in 1999.
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Only 1 and 2
2
Only 2 and 3
3
Only 1 and 3
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1,2 and 3