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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which scheme of the West Bengal government has won the 2019 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) award in Capacity Building category?
A
Sabooj Sathi
B
Kanyashree
C
Utkarsh Bangla
D
Rupashree Prakalpa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. West Bengal government’s ‘Utkarsh Bangla’ scheme was awarded the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) award of the United Nations. Out of 1062 nominations in 18 categories from all over the world, #UtkarshBangla emerged No 1 in the Capacity Building category.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kanyashree, Rupashree, Yuvasree, Sikshashree, Lokprasar, Nijo Griha Nijo Bhumi, Swasthya Sathi, Gatidhara, Gitanjali, Khadya Sathi, Sabooj Sathi, Sabujshree, Sufal Bangla, Shishu Sathi, Sabala etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Under the Laxmir Bhandar Scheme, financial assistance of Rs 1,000/- will be given to eligible Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Women. Under the scheme financial assistance of Rs. 500/- will be given to women other than SC/ST Women. Only women of 25 to 60 years of age will be eligible in Laxmir Bhandar Scheme.

Detailed explanation-4: -Under the Yuvashree scheme, an unemployment allowance of Rs 1500 per month will be given to the eligible youth. Youth eligible for Yuvashree Unemployment Allowance can avail the benefit of the scheme by applying on the Employment Bank Portal.

Detailed explanation-5: -Benefits Of Karma Sathi Prakalpa There are many benefits of the scheme which has been launched by the Chief Minister of West Bengal state that is Mamata Banerjee. Through the implementation of this scheme, loans will be provided to the young youth of West Bengal State. The loans will be provided up to rupees 200000.

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