SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CHSL - 25 May 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q27

Launched in April 2021, the PM Umeed Scheme aims to provide skills training to around three lakh youths to become entrepreneurs. The tenure of this scheme is upto ___________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2025-26.

  • The Union govt. launched PM Udyam Mitra Excellence in Entrepreneurship Development (PM Umeed) Scheme.
  • In this PM Umeed Scheme, the central govt. plans to provide training to more than 3 lakh youth to become entrepreneurs by 2025-26.
  • This scheme would facilitate loans to youths and connect them to appropriate markets. These entrepreneurs could also become job providers.
  • The support under PM Umeed Scheme will be extended for 18 months after completion of a 2-month entrepreneurship development training.