CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Recently, Mamata Banerjee lifted family income ceiling for the beneficiaries of women welfare scheme ‘Kanyashree’. Earlier the ceiling was
A
Rs 1, 20, 000 or less
B
Rs 1, 50, 000 or less
C
Rs 1, 30, 000 or less
D
Rs 1, 70, 000 or less
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kanyashree Prakalpa Yojana/Scheme- Eligibility From the age of 13 to 18 years in families with maximum annual income of Rs. 1,20,000/-. This capping on annual income is not valid for the girl child who has lost both parents or is 40% (or more) physically challenged.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lakhsmir Bhandar Yojana is the flagship scheme of the Government of West Bengal for the household women. It started in the year 2021. The Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare will be responsible for the operation of this scheme.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kanyashree is an innovative scholarship programme started by the West Bengal Government to help female students financially in the field of education. Initially, this scholarship programme was available only for school and college students.

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