Q. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana, consider the following statements::
1.Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E) is the nodal ministry for implementing the scheme.
2.Scheduled Castes have specific income limit criteria that must be met to avail the benefits of the scheme.
3.The scheme aims to enhance competency level of the target groups to make them employable both in self- employment and wage-employment for their socio-economic development. .
Which of the statements given above are correct?:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E) is the nodal ministry for implementing the scheme. The scheme aims to enhance competency level of the target groups to make them employable both in self- employment and wage-employment for their socio-economic development.
Statement 2 is incorrect. There is no income limit for SCs, SafaiKaramcharis including waste picker and DNT.
Source: ForumIAS
