Consider the following statements about Kanya Jagriti Jyoti Scheme 1 The Scheme was launched in 1996...........

Punjab Polity and Governance

Consider the following statements about Kanya Jagriti Jyoti Scheme.

1.The Scheme was launched in 1996-97 in Punjab State, to increase the number of institutional deliveries in the Government Hospitals.

2.The families living below poverty line or whose annual income is below Rs. 20,000 and are adopting two children family norm are covered under the scheme.

3.The beneficiary under the schme will have to study minimum up to graduation.

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

3 Only

1 and 3 Only

2 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Kanya Jagriti Jyoti Scheme was launched in 1996-97 in Punjab State, to uplift the social status of the girls and to reduce the school drop-out rate. The girl child born on or after 26.01.96 in the families living below poverty line or whose annual income is below Rs. 20,000 and are adopting two children family norm are covered under the scheme.The beneficiary will have to study up to metric. An amount of Rs. 5000 is deposited at the time of the birth of girl child. Beneficiaries are paid annual scholarships of Rs. 1200 and Rs. 2400 for the beneficiaries in the age group of 6-12 years and 12-18 years respectively or lump sum amount at the age of 18 or on 21 years as decided by the family. This amount is to be finalized by the LIC at the age of 18 or 21 years. This scheme is being implemented by the Department of Social Security.