Question

Prime Minister Rozgar yojna was started in

Answer 1

Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) Eligibility

All educated youth who are unemployed can apply

Must be a permanent resident of the area for at least 3 years

The minimum age requirement is 18 years

The maximum age limit is 35 years

For north-east region, the age limit is stretched up to 40 years

For SC/ST, ex-servicemen, women and physically handicapped, the age limit is extended to 40 years

Applicants must have passed 8th standard.

For those who have been trained for any government recognised trade or studied in an approved institution for at least 6 months, they will receive preference

The income of the applicant along with the spouse and parents must not exceed Rs.1 lakh p.a.

Exclusions

If you have defaulted in payments to any Nationalised bank or financial institution, your chances of getting this loan will be reduced.

If you are already being assisted with another subsidy-linked Government scheme, you will not be eligible.

Answer 2

PMRY was lunched on 2nd October 1993