Under which scheme, funds ranging from Rs. 11,000 to Rs. 51,000 are given as Shagun (gift) for the marriage of girls?

Swadhar Grih Yojana
Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana
Mahila and Bal Suraksha Yojana
Sakhi Yojana

The correct answer is: B. Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana

The Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of Rajasthan to provide financial assistance to the families of girls who are getting married. The scheme provides a grant of Rs. 11,000 to Rs. 51,000, depending on the family’s income. The scheme is aimed at reducing the financial burden on the families of girls and encouraging them to marry their daughters off at an early age.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Swadhar Grih Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to women who are homeless or living in slums. The scheme provides a grant of Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1 lakh, depending on the woman’s income.
  • Mahila and Bal Suraksha Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to women and children who are victims of violence. The scheme provides a grant of Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh, depending on the severity of the violence.
  • Sakhi Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to women who are victims of trafficking. The scheme provides a grant of Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 3 lakh, depending on the severity of the trafficking.