SAARC initiatives: Year designated for Poverty Eradication. Which calendar year was officially observed by SAARC as the “Poverty Eradication Year”? Choose the correct option.

Given data
We need the specific year that SAARC designated as Poverty Eradication Year.

Concept/Approach
SAARC (founded 1985) periodically announces thematic years to focus cooperation across member states.

Answer and note
1995 was observed as the SAARC Poverty Eradication Year, reinforcing regional commitment to poverty alleviation and social development.

Common pitfalls
1993 is associated with other SAARC/UN observances in the decade; do not confuse with the later SAARC Decade of Poverty Alleviation (2006–2015) initiatives.