Question

Which of the following statements about the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) is INCORRECT?

1. SGSY is a holistic program addressing various aspects of self-employment.
2. The program's objective is to provide sustainable income to the urban poor.
3. SGSY aims to establish a large number of macro-enterprises in rural areas.
4. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with shared funding between central and state governments.

• A. iii only
• B. ii, iii
• C. i, iv
• D. ii only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. ii, iii

• The Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) was designed to be comprehensive, covering all facets of self-employment, from group formation to market access.

• Its primary goal was indeed to generate sustainable income for the rural populace.

• The scheme was also characterized by its shared funding model between the central and state governments.

• However, a key inaccuracy in the statements is the claim that SGSY focused on establishing macro-enterprises.

• In reality, the program's emphasis was on the creation of 'micro-enterprises,' which are small-scale businesses typically run by individuals or small groups, suited to the capacities and resources of the rural poor.