GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

GOVT SCHEMES POLICIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The IRDP scheme was merged with
A
RLEGP
B
Jawahar Rozgar Yojana
C
Employment Guarantee Scheme
D
Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -SGSY was started on 1st April, 1999 after restructuring erstwhile IRDP, TRYSEM, SITRA GKY and MWS. The basic objective is to bring assisted poor families above the poverty line by providing income generating assets through mix of bank credit and subsidy.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 1 April 1999, the IRDP and allied programmes, including the Million Wells Scheme (MWS), were merged into a single programme known as Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY).

Detailed explanation-3: -SGSY renamed as National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)

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