NRLM: Aims & Funding - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements about NRLM
1. It promotes self-employment and organization of rural poor.
2. It is supported by World Bank with a credit of $1 Billion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?- Published on 11 Jul 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
NRLM scheme was launched in 2011 with a budget of $ 5.1 billion and is one of the flagship programmes of Ministry of Rural Development. This is one of the world's largest initiatives to improve the livelihood of poor.