Question

Which of following statements are true regarding Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana?

1. Also known as "Ajeevika"
2. Launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India in June 2011
3. It aims to reduce poverty by enabling the poor household to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities resulting in sustainable and diversified livelihood options for the poor.

• A. None of these
• B. iii only
• C. All
• D. ii, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

D. ii, iii

• Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission

• Aajeevika - Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India in June 2011.

• Aided in part through investment support by the World Bank, the Mission aims at creating efficient and effective institutional platforms of the rural poor, enabling them to increase household income through sustainable livelihoods enhancements and improved access to financial services.

• Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) is a flagship poverty alleviation program implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.

• It aims to reduce poverty by enabling the poor household to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities resulting in sustainable and diversified livelihood options for the poor.

• This is one of the world's largest initiatives to improve the livelihoods of the poor.