Question

    The PM-SURAJ Portal, a recently launched initiative

    aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in governance, has been implemented by which ministry, in line with the banking industry's efforts to support digital governance and financial inclusion?
    A Ministry of Rural Development Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Prime Minister launched the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) Portal, overseen by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Targeting marginalized groups like Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, and sanitation workers, it offers credit assistance nationwide. Eligible individuals can access support through banks, NBFC-MFIs, and other entities, fostering socio-economic upliftment.

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