Consider the following statements regarding the Seva Bhoj Yojana: 1. The scheme aims to reimburse the Central Government’s share of CGST and IGST on the purchase of raw food items used by charitable/religious institutions for free distribution of food. 2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Culture. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Seva Bhoj Yojana:
1.The scheme aims to reimburse the Central Government’s share of CGST and IGST on the purchase of raw food items used by charitable/religious institutions for free distribution of food.
2.It is implemented by the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1

[B] Only 2

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Both 1 and 2 are correct

Statement 1 is correct: The scheme reimburses the Central Government’s share of CGST and IGST (and also Central share of GST) on purchase of specific raw food items like ghee, rice, atta, pulses, sugar, edible oil used by eligible charitable/religious institutions for free food distribution without discrimination.

Statement 2 is correct: Implemented by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Source: PIB

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