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Under the Saranya scheme, what are the details regarding the bank loan and subsidy for self-employment ventures?

AInterest-bearing bank loans up to Rs 50,000, with 25% subsidy

BInterest-free bank loans up to Rs 1 lakh, with 50% subsidy

CInterest-free bank loans up to Rs 50,000, with 50% subsidy

DInterest-bearing bank loans up to Rs 75,000, with 40% subsidy

Answer:

C. Interest-free bank loans up to Rs 50,000, with 50% subsidy

Read Explanation:

Saranya

  • It is an employment scheme specifically designed for destitute women in Kerala.

  • The scheme aims to uplift the most vulnerable sections among women in the state.

  • Under this scheme, interest free bank loans up to Rs 50,000, with 50 per cent subsidy, are given to start self-employment ventures.


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