Question: Which of the following States Government has recently launched a loan scheme (Pattabhi Sitaramaiya Self-Business Group Scheme) for state’s rural women, willing to start their own businesses?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Tamilnadu
(c) Karnataka
(d) Bihar
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- On 21st November, 2017, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched Pattabhi Sitaramaiya Self-Business Group Scheme (PS-SBG).
- This is a loan scheme (PS-SBG) for state’s rural women, willing to start their own businesses.
- Under this scheme a loan upto Rs. 25 lakhs will be sanctioned to the individual or group on working capital basis by Andhra Bank.
- This scheme will be available in 7 districts of Andhra Pradesh and 2 districts of Telangana.
- The scheme was launched in commemoration of 138th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya and the silver jubilee celebrations of SHG bank linkage programme in the country.
- It is noteworthy that Andhra Pradesh is the only state government that offers Rs. 10,000 to every woman in the DWCRA and SHG groups.
Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/cm-to-launch-andhra-banks-sbg-scheme-today/article20608842.ece
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/chandrababu-naidu-launches-loan-scheme-for-rural-women-117112101294_1.html