Which of the following statements about the scheme ‘Roshni’ launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in June 2013 is/are correct?
- 1. The scheme is supposed to provide training and employment to youth in the age group of 10 to 35 years.
- 2. 50% of the beneficiaries of the scheme will be women.
- 3. It is a cent percent Central Government funded scheme.
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1 only
2 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC CAPF – 2013
– Statement 2 is correct. The scheme aimed to cover 50% women beneficiaries.
– Statement 3 is correct. Roshni was a special initiative fully funded by the Central Government under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (Aajeevika) for LWE affected areas.