Previous Year Question
Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from the earliest to the last activity:
Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana
Rural Employment Generation Programme
Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana
Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
2, 3, 4, 1
4, 2, 1, 3
1, 2, 3, 4
3, 2, 1, 4
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana → Rural Employment Generation Programme → Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana → Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana
The Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) was introduced in 1993. Its objective was to assist educated unemployed youth in obtaining self-employment opportunities. Later official records describe PMRY as having been operational since October 1993.
The Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP) was launched by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission on 1 April 1995. Its objectives included generating employment in rural areas, developing entrepreneurial skills among rural unemployed youth and promoting rural industrialisation.
The Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY) was introduced in 2000-01. It provided additional support for rural basic services, with components relating to areas such as rural housing, drinking water and nutrition.
The Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (VAMBAY) was launched on 2 December 2001. Its objective was to provide dwelling units and community toilet facilities to urban slum dwellers living below the poverty line.