On which date was the “Kisan Protsahan Pension Yojna” — initiated by Uttarakhand government?

5th June, 2013
15th August, 2014
7th April, 2016
18th May, 2016

The correct answer is (c). The Kisan Protsahan Pension Yojna (KPP) was initiated by the Uttarakhand government on 7th April, 2016. The scheme is a voluntary pension scheme for farmers in the state. Under the scheme, farmers aged 18 to 40 years can enroll and contribute a monthly premium of Rs. 500. The government will contribute an equal amount to the pension fund. The minimum pension amount under the scheme is Rs. 3,000 per month. The maximum pension amount is Rs. 5,000 per month. The scheme is aimed at providing financial security to farmers after retirement.

Option (a) is incorrect because the Kisan Protsahan Pension Yojna was initiated on 7th April, 2016, not 5th June, 2013.

Option (b) is incorrect because the Kisan Protsahan Pension Yojna was initiated on 7th April, 2016, not 15th August, 2014.

Option (d) is incorrect because the Kisan Protsahan Pension Yojna was initiated on 7th April, 2016, not 18th May, 2016.