GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorWelfare Schemes of Government in Social Sector1995

Which one of the following is true regarding the Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY)?

A

It was launched during the Prime Ministership of Indira Gandhi

B

It aims at creating one million jobs annually

C

The target group of JRY are the urban poor living below the poverty line

D

Under the scheme 30% of the employment generated is reserved for women

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) was launched in 1989 by merging the National Rural Employment Programme (NREP) and Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP). This was during the Prime Ministership of Rajiv Gandhi, not Indira Gandhi (Option A is incorrect). 2. The primary objective of JRY was generation of additional gainful employment for the unemployed and under-employed persons in rural areas. It didn't specifically aim for one million jobs annually in the way stated (Option B is imprecise/potentially incorrect). 3. The target group was the rural poor, not specifically the urban poor (Option C is incorrect). 4. A key feature of the JRY scheme was the earmarking of resources for specific groups. Notably, 30% of the employment opportunities under the Yojana were reserved for women (Option D is correct).

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