Himachal Govt Initiates Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Yojna to Promote Self-Employment

Current Context: The Himachal Pradesh government has initiated the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Yojna to promote self-employment.

• The scheme aims to connect the youth of the state with self-employment by providing a grant of 25% to 35% on machinery to establish businesses.
• This is expected to help reduce the unemployment rate in the state.
• Under the RGSY-2023, eligible individuals between the ages of 18 and 45 can avail themselves of incentives, concessions, and facilities to establish new industrial enterprises within Himachal Pradesh.
• The scheme offers a term or composite loan from banks, covering 90% of the project cost, while the beneficiary contributes the remaining 10%.
• The scheme was launched with an outlay of Rs 680 Crore.
• The start date was 25-08-2023 and the end date is 31-08-2026.

Question:

Q.1 What is the primary aim of the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Yojna?
a. To promote tourism in Himachal Pradesh
b. To promote self-employment among the youth of Himachal Pradesh
c. To promote agricultural practices in Himachal Pradesh
d. To promote digital literacy in Himachal Pradesh