Question

Describe the objectives of the following anti-poverty programmes:
(i) Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yozana (SGSY)
(ii) Pradhan Marini Gramodaya Yozana (PMGY)

Answer 1

(i) Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yozana (SGSY): This programme was launched in 1999. The programme aims at bringing the assisted poor families above the poverty line by organising them into self-help groups through a mix of bank credit and government subsidy.

(ii) Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yozana (PMGY): This programme was launched in the year 2000. Under it, additional central assistance is given to states for basic services such as primary health, primary education, rural shelter, rural drinking water and rural electrification.