Government Initiatives for Employment Generation

Economics ⇒ Employment and Unemployment

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Describe how MGNREGA helps in reducing rural unemployment.

Describe the role of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in employment generation.

Explain how government skill development initiatives help in reducing unemployment.

Explain how the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) supports new entrepreneurs.

Explain the importance of government initiatives for employment generation in India.

Explain the main objective of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).

Explain the role of self-help groups (SHGs) in employment generation under NRLM.

Name any two government schemes that aim to generate employment in urban areas.

Which government initiative provides financial assistance to micro enterprises in the non-farm sector? (1) MGNREGA, (2) PMEGP, (3) NRLM, (4) PMAY

Which of the following is a government initiative aimed at providing wage employment in rural areas? (1) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, (2) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), (3) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, (4) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Which of the following is a government initiative for skill certification? (1) PMKVY, (2) MGNREGA, (3) PMAY, (4) NRLM

Which of the following is a government initiative to promote self-employment among rural youth? (1) PMEGP, (2) MGNREGA, (3) PMAY, (4) NSDC

Fill in the blank: The ________ scheme aims to provide skill training and employment to rural youth aged 15-35 years.

Fill in the blank: The ________ scheme aims to provide skill training to youth to enhance their employability.

Fill in the blank: The ________ scheme aims to provide urban poor with self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities.

Fill in the blank: The ________ scheme aims to provide wage employment and create durable assets in rural areas.

True or False: The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) focuses on promoting self-employment and organization of rural poor.

True or False: The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) is also known as Aajeevika.

True or False: The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a public-private partnership aimed at promoting skill development.

True or False: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) provides monetary rewards to candidates upon successful completion of skill training and assessment.