Question

What is the amount of Capital Investment distributed to the SHG Women under DAY-NRLM Scheme till November, 2018 ? 
1. Rs. 5991.71 Crores
2. Rs. 5199.17 Crores
3. Rs. 5919.71 Crores
4. Rs. 5991.17 Crores

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Rs. 5991.71 Crores

The correct answer is Rs. 5991.71 Crores.

• Rs. 5991.71 Crores of Capital Investment distributed to the SHG Women under DAY-NRLM Scheme till November 2018.

• Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM):
  • The DAY-NRLM is a poverty relief scheme released by the Central government.
  • The scheme was originally launched as Aajeevika – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) by the Ministry of Rural Development in the year 2011.
  • Later, it was renamed DAY-NRLM in 2015.
  • The scheme is supported partially by the World Bank.
• Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana:
  • It is a subscheme of DAY-NRLM.
  • It was released from the financial year 2017-18.
  • Its objectives are:
    • To provide an alternative source of livelihoods to members of SHGs under DAY - NRLM by promoting them to operate public transport services in backward rural areas, as identified by the State Government.
    • To provide safe, affordable and community monitored rural transport services to connect rural villages with essential services and amenities (including access to markets, education and health) for the overall economic development of the area by making use of the supports available within the framework of DAY - NRLM.
    • A total of Rs. 5991.71 Crores Capital Investment distributed to the SHG Women under DAY-NRLM Scheme till November 2018.