The Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna (SGSY) was started on April 1, _________.
A
1995
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1999
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C
2007
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D
2012
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Solution
The correct option is B 1999 Swarnajayanti Shahri Rojgar Yojna was launched in April 1999 by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to promote self-employment among the unemployed rural population. This was achieved through establishment of self-help groups wherein people were clustered on the basis of skills and aptitude. The groups were funded by NGOs, banks and other financial institutions.