Q. With reference to the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SEED), consider the following statements:
1.The SEED Scheme is implemented by the Ministry Tribal Affairs.
2.Only those De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities that have been included in the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes lists are eligible for benefits under the scheme.
3.The scheme provides support for free coaching for competitive examinations, health insurance, livelihood initiatives, and financial assistance for housing.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 3 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: Nodal ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme is not restricted to communities included in the SC or ST lists. It is specifically intended for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes identified by the Development and Welfare Board for DNTs (DWBDNCs), including communities that are not covered under the SC, ST or OBC categories, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.
Statement 3 is correct: The scheme has four major components:
- Free coaching for competitive examinations.
- Health insurance (through schemes such as Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana where applicable).
- Livelihood support through financial assistance.
- Financial assistance for housing for eligible beneficiaries not covered under other housing schemes.
Source: PIB
