Question

What was the main aim of the Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) launched in 1999?

Options

• Providing government jobs in cities

• Training rural youth for modern jobs

• Supporting rural self-employment through Self Help Groups

• Guaranteed wage jobs for every rural family

Answer 1

Supporting rural self-employment through Self Help Groups

Explanation:

SGSY focused on forming Self Help Groups (SHGs) and helping rural poor to become self-employed.