Question

    Which one of the following poverty alleviation program was launched before year 2000 in India?

    A Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C National Food for Work Programme Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was launched on 1st April, 1999 as an integrated program to provide self-employment opportunities to the rural poor. The objective of the scheme is to help people living below the poverty line organize them into self-help groups through social mobilization, training, capacity building and provision of income generating assets.

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