Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding scheme and its implementing ministry?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: Samarth Scheme - Ministry of Textiles
Explanation
The Samarth Scheme (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector) is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Textiles. Its primary objective is to provide demand-driven, placement-oriented skill development programs to incentivize and supplement the efforts of the textile industry in creating jobs in the organized textile and related sectors.
Key Facts for Exams
Samarth Scheme: Aims to train 10 lakh persons. It covers the entire value chain of textiles, excluding Spinning and Weaving in the organized sector.
PM-JANMAN: Focused on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). It covers 11 critical interventions like housing, clean water, and road connectivity.
Mission Shakti: Divided into two sub-schemes: Sambal (safety and security, e.g., One Stop Centres) and Samarthya (empowerment, e.g., Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana).
PM MITRA: Aims to set up 7 mega textile parks across India to position the country as a global hub for textile manufacturing and exports.
Exam-Related Practice Questions
Q: Which scheme was specifically launched for the holistic development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
Answer: PM-JANMAN.
Q: The "Sambal" and "Samarthya" sub-schemes are part of which umbrella mission?
Answer: Mission Shakti.