CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state Govt. revives ‘zero interest’ loan scheme for women self-help groups?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Madhya pradesh
C
Andhra pradesh
D
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -PMAY is a game changer: The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) makes female co-ownership mandatory for female head of the family2. In the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Low Income Group (LIG) segments of the PMAY scheme, preference is extended to widows as well as single women3.

Detailed explanation-2: -The government plays a crucial role as a facilitator for the SHGs. There are various government schemes dedicated to the promotion of the SHGs. Some of them are as follows: Swarn Jayanti Gram Swarojgaar Yojana (SGSY): It seeks to form SHGs and develop the skills of its members to promote self-employment in rural areas.

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