Q. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM-AJAY), consider the following statements:
1.It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at the socio-economic upliftment of Scheduled Castes.
2.The scheme subsumes components of the erstwhile Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan and Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana.
3.It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: All are correct
Statement 1 is correct: Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana focuses on the economic empowerment and development of Scheduled Castes.
Statement 2 is correct: It merged earlier schemes such as Special Central Assistance (SCA) to SCSP and Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana.
Statement 3 is correct: The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Source: PIB
