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Which scheme was launched to promote entrepreneurship among SC and ST communities?

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The correct answer is
Stand-Up India

Stand-Up India Scheme Explained

The question asks to identify the specific scheme launched to promote entrepreneurship among the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in India.

Understanding the Stand-Up India Scheme

The Stand-Up India scheme was specifically launched by the Government of India to support entrepreneurship among SC (Scheduled Caste) and ST (Scheduled Tribe) individuals, as well as women entrepreneurs. The primary goal is to facilitate bank loans between 10 lakh and 1 crore rupees to at least one SC/ST borrower and one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up a Greenfield enterprise in manufacturing, services, or the trading sector.

Analysis of Other Options

Let's look at why the other options are less suitable:

  • Start-Up India: This is a broader initiative aimed at building a strong ecosystem for startup growth across India, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship in general, but not specifically targeted at SC/ST communities.
  • Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: This is a large-scale economic stimulus package and reform agenda launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on making India self-reliant across various sectors. While it supports businesses, it's not exclusively for SC/ST entrepreneurship promotion.
  • MUDRA Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana): This scheme provides loans up to 10 lakh rupees to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro-enterprises. While it supports small businesses and can benefit SC/ST individuals, it is not exclusively targeted at these communities in the same way Stand-Up India is.

Conclusion

Based on the specific focus on promoting entrepreneurship among SC and ST communities, the Stand-Up India scheme is the correct answer.

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