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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q37

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Which of the following ministries launched the PM Daksh scheme?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The PM DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) scheme was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. This scheme aims to enhance the skill development of marginalized groups and promote socio-economic empowerment.

Key Features of the PM DAKSH Scheme:

Target Beneficiaries:

  • Scheduled Castes (SCs)
  • Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
  • Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)
  • De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs)

Objectives:

  • Provide skill development training to improve employability.
  • Offer short-term and long-term training programs.
  • Encourage entrepreneurship and self-employment.

Implementation:

  • Collaborates with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
  • Offers free training with a stipend for eligible participants.