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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state chief minister has launched the welfare schemes and dedicating the January to girl child?
A
Maharashtra
B
Punjab
C
Karnataka
D
Assam
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An amount of Rs. 50, 000 is deposited in the name of the girl child born on or after 01/08/2011, in the form of fixed deposit with the Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, for a family with one girl child only.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under this scheme, an amount of Rs. 20, 000/- will be deposited with L.I.C. per girl/per beneficiary and LIC further disbursed 61, 000/- to the guardian of child in different stages up to the age of 18 years.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Punjab Ashirwad Scheme would see the government giving girls from economically disadvantaged homes in Punjab grants ranging from Rs 15000 to Rs 21000. The underprivileged girl will receive this cash support when she gets married.

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