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Uttarakhand CM Simplifies Key Schemes to Enhance Rural Entrepreneurship.

Goverment Scheme | Dated: 07 Oct 2024

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the renaming of two schemes to enhance their simplicity and accessibility for villagers.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Gramothan Yojana, formerly the Rural Enterprise Acceleration Project (REAP), aims to improve livelihoods by financing 50% of enterprise setup costs through bank loans, with 20% from beneficiaries and 30% from project assistance.
  • - The Chief Minister Udyamshala Yojana, previously the Rural Business Incubator (RBI) Scheme, provides financial aid and training for self-employment, focusing on empowering youth and women in rural areas.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Focus on uplifting underrepresented groups, particularly women and youth, in rural settings."

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the new name for the Rural Enterprise Acceleration Project (REAP)?

Correct Answer: Gramothan Yojana

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Uttarakhand,

  • Chief Minister(CM)- Pushkar Singh Dhami
  • Governor- Gurmit Singh