2013 · Q62
Which of the following statements about the scheme 'Roshni' launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in June, 2013 is/are correct?
- 1The scheme is supposed to provide training and employment to youth in the age group of 10 to 35 years.
- 250% of the beneficiaries of the scheme will be women
- 3It is a cent per cent Central Government funded scheme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- AOnly 1
- BOnly 2
- C1 and 2
- DAll of these
Explanation
Roshni targeted youth aged 10-35 in Left-Wing-Extremism-affected districts with 50% women beneficiaries, but it was funded 75:25 by Centre and States, not 100% centrally - only statement 2 is correct.