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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana is approved for 52 Blocks in how many states?
A
Nine
B
Six
C
Seven
D
Eight
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the current year implementation of the scheme has been so far approved for 52 Blocks in 8 States namely Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aajeevika Gramin Express Yojana (AGEY) was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in 2017. This Yojana is funded by the Central Road Fund (CRF). Interest-free loans are provided to the members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) for the purchase of personal vehicles.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Government of India has introduced a new sub-scheme under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY – NRLM) entitled “Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana ” (AGEY) from the financial year 2017-18.

Detailed explanation-4: -Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) The DAY-NRLM is essentially a poverty relief programme of the Central government. It was launched as ‘Aajeevika – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)’ by the GOI’s Ministry of Rural Development in the year 2011.

Detailed explanation-5: -This will help to provide safe, affordable and community monitored rural transport services to connect remote villages with key services and amenities (such as access to markets, education and health) for the overall economic development of backward rural areas.

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