20) Garib Kalyan Rojgar Yojana

Question 1

This scheme is already there right ?

Answer 1

NOO, this is a new scheme. A similar named scheme is PM Garib Kalyan Yojana.

Question 2

What is the aim of this scheme ?

Answer 2

To empower and provide livelihood opportunities to the Returnee migrant workers and rural citizens

Question 3

Coverage of the scheme ?

Answer 3

116 districts of 6 states : Bihar, UP, MP, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha

Question 4

Duration ?

Answer 4

125 days

Question 5

Budget of the scheme ?

Answer 5

50,000 cr

Question 6

Implementation ?

Answer 6

Through Common Service centres and Krishi Vigyan Kendras

Question 7

Features ?

Answer 7

It involves 25 different types of works to provide employment to the migrant workers on one hand and create infrastructure in the rural regions of the country on the other hand

Question 8

MInistries involved ?

Answer 8

12 different ministries

Question 9

Characteristics of Common service Centres ?

Answer 9

1) Approved in 2006 under the National Common Minimum Programme
2) It is an important part of National eGovernance Plan
3) Offers web enabled e-governance services in rural areas which includes high quality and cost effective video, voice and data content services

Question 10

Characteristics of Krishi Vigyan Kendras ?

Answer 10

1) 1st KVK was in 1974 at Puducherry
2) It is an integral part of National Agricultural Research System (NARS)
3) Consists of scientists, technical staff etc
4) They also produce quality technological products (seed planting, bioagents, livestock) and make it available to farmers