Two Schemes launched in Bihar for Youth and Women

June 21, 2021
Current Context: The Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar launched two ambitious schemes to support the youth and women of the state.
Two Schemes launched in Bihar for Youth and Women
  • The two schemes are: (1) ‘Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyaymi Yojna' (2) 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyami Yojna'.
  • Main objective of both the schemes is to promote entrepreneurship among youth and women of all sections under the state's 'Mukhaya Mantri Udyami Yojna' scheme.
    • (1) ‘Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyaymi Yojna': Under this scheme, the unemployed youth of the state, will be granted Rs 10 lakh support to commence an enterprise or industry or business. Out of Rs 10 lakhs, Rs 5 lakh will be the subsidy amount and the remaining Rs 5 lakh will be the loan amount having the simple interest of 1% which is to return in instalments.
    • (2) 'Mukhaya Mantri Udyami Yojna': Under this, the unemployed women of the state will be granted Rs 10 lakh support to commence an enterprise or industry or business. Out of Rs 10 lakhs, Rs 5 lakh will be the subsidy amount that women do not have to return and the remaining Rs 5 lakh will be an interest-free loan.
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    • Folk Dance of Bihar: Jhijhian, Jat-Jatin, Jhumeri Dance, Sohar-Khilouna, Sama Chakeva

Question: 

Q.1 Which state launched ‘Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyaymi Yojna' and 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyami Yojna'?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Maharashtra
c. Bihar
d. Rajasthan

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