Question

How much of the annual allocation under JGSY is used for creating basic facilities for the disabled?

• A. 1%
• B. 2%
• C. 3%
• D. 5%

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3%

• Jawahar Gram Samruddhi Yojana (JGSY): A centrally sponsored scheme launched in 1999 by merging the Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) and Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS). It aimed at creating employment opportunities and durable community assets in rural areas.

• Allocation for Disabled Persons: Under the JGSY, a specific percentage of the annual allocation was mandated for the creation of basic facilities for disabled individuals.

• Percentage of Allocation: 3% of the total annual allocation under the JGSY was to be utilized exclusively for projects benefiting disabled persons.

• Focus Areas: These facilities could include ramps, accessible toilets, and other infrastructure modifications to improve accessibility in rural communities.

• Scheme Merger: JGSY was later merged with other rural employment schemes to form the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) in 2001, and subsequently SGRY was merged into the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).