Q22 · UPSC current affairs · 8 September 2026 · PIB · Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana DDU GKY DAY NRLM

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With reference to DAY-NRLM and rural development schemes, consider the following statements:1.DAY-NRLM is a flagship poverty alleviation scheme aimed at promoting self-employment and rural livelihood diversification.2.DDU-GKY operates completely independent of any skill training framework for rural areas.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as DAY-NRLM is indeed a flagship poverty alleviation scheme aimed at promoting self-employment and rural livelihood diversification. Statement 2 is incorrect because DDU-GKY is a dedicated skill training and placement initiative focusing on poor rural youth under the broader rural development umbrella.

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