Q. In context with the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana, consider the following statements: - The scheme primarily targets agricultural workers and street vendors.
- Beneficiaries under the scheme can receive a monthly pension of Rs 5,000 after the age of 60.
- The government matches the contributions made by the workers on a one-to-one basis.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only one
Notes: - The scheme primarily targets agricultural workers and street vendors: This is correct. The scheme is aimed at various unorganised workers including street vendors, domestic workers, and construction labourers.
- Beneficiaries under the scheme can receive a monthly pension of Rs 5,000 after the age of 60: This is incorrect. The monthly pension provided is Rs 3,000, not Rs 5,000.
- The government matches the contributions made by the workers on a one-to-one basis: This is incorrect. The government matches the contributions but the ratio varies based on the entry age of the worker.
Thus, only one of the statements is correct.