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With reference to the 'Pudhumai Penn Scheme' (Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme) implemented by the Government of Tamil Nadu, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme provides a monthly financial grant of ₹1,000 directly into the bank accounts of female students until they complete their undergraduate degree, diploma, or ITI course.
2. To be eligible, the female student must have studied continuously from Class 6 to Class 12 in Government schools of the state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A
    1 only
  2. B
    2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2Answer
  4. D
    Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Both 1 and 2
The Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme) was launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu through the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. Under this initiative, girl students who studied from Class 6 to Class 12 in state government schools receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 deposited directly into their bank accounts until they complete their undergraduate degree, diploma, or ITI course. Thus, both statements are correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the financial entitlement and duration under the Pudhumai Penn Scheme.
The scheme provides a monthly direct benefit transfer (DBT) of ₹1,000 per month to eligible girl students until the successful, uninterrupted completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma, or recognized vocational course. Statement 1 is correct.
Verify the financial incentive designed to curb female dropout rates after higher secondary education.
2
Evaluate the institutional eligibility criteria for target beneficiaries.
The core eligibility rule mandates that the beneficiary girl student must have completed her schooling from Class 6 through Class 12 in Tamil Nadu Government schools. Statement 2 is correct.
Ensure targeted coverage for economically disadvantaged students transitioning from public schools to higher educational institutions.
3
Synthesize the evaluation to select the correct composite option.
Since both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are factually accurate, the option stating 'Both 1 and 2' is correct.
State PSC multi-statement evaluation requires matching all verified statements.

Key Concept

Tamil Nadu State Welfare Schemes: Higher Education and Women Empowerment Initiatives
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State Government Schemes and Welfare Policies

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