Which of the following statements about the scheme ‘Roshni’ launched b

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.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only
2 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2013
The correct option is D.
– Statement 1 is correct. The ‘Roshni’ scheme, launched in June 2013, was a skill development and placement program for youth (aged 10-35 years) from 24 LWE (Left Wing Extremism) affected districts across 9 states.
– 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.
The scheme was designed to address the lack of skills and employment opportunities among tribal and rural youth in regions affected by LWE, providing them with vocational training and facilitating placement in jobs.
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