Question

    For women entrepreneurs what is the subsidy provided under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)?

    A 35% in rural areas and 25% in urban areas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15% in rural areas and 20% in urban areas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 30% in rural areas and 20% in urban areas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20% in rural areas and 15% in urban areas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 35% in rural areas and 15% in urban areas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

     Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is a major credit-linked subsidy scheme launched by merging two schemes namely Prime Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (PMRY) and Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP) for generating employment opportunities by establishing micro-enterprises in urban and rural areas in the non-farm sector. It is a central sector scheme.

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