Question

Which scheme was the IRDP merged with in 1999?

• A. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
• B. Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)
• C. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
• D. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)

The IRDP was merged with the Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) on April 1, 1999, to create a more focused and comprehensive self-employment scheme for rural poor families.