MP Govt. Launches Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana

The Government of Madhya Pradesh has launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana to provide employment for the youth.

Salient Features of the Scheme:

• The scheme guarantees 100 days of employment every year to urban youths from economically weaker sections (EWS).
• The youth would get Rs 4,000 stipend per month and total Rs 13,500 for the 100 days period would be provided.
• During this period, they would be given skill development training, so that they become independent.
• The scheme defines Economically weaker sections as those whose family's annual income is less than Rs 2 lakh and the scheme is limited to youth in the age group 21-30 years.

More Details:

• The Government has stated that already about 1.5 lakh urban youths have registered themselves for this scheme.
• The Government further aims to invite companies to provide full-time employment to trained youths under the scheme.
• The scheme has been launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to enhance the employment opportunities for youth.

Question:

Q. Which state government has launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana to provide employment for the youth?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Bihar
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Rajasthan