The Government of Bihar launched a new scheme 'Sustainable Livelihood Scheme' in August, 2018. The objective of this scheme is -
- AProviding unemployment allowance to the youth
- BProviding employment in rural areas through local bodies
- CProviding assets for sustainable income generation to the extremely poor families
- DProviding free training to enhance skills among youth
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (c) Providing assets for sustainable income generation to the extremely poor families
Explanation
The Government of Bihar launched the Sustainable Livelihood Scheme on 5 August, 2018. This scheme was started for extremely poor families, including those traditionally associated with the production, transportation and sale of country liquor and toddy (whose economic condition weakened after the implementation of prohibition in the State), as well as targeted extremely poor families from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other communities. This initiative aims to build self-confidence among identified families and develop entrepreneurial skills. After completion of training, each targeted family is allocated up to ₹2 lakh under the Livelihood Investment Fund.