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Difficulty: MediumState-Specific Current Events, Welfare Schemes, and Policies

With reference to the 'Mukhyamantri Vayo Shri Yojana' introduced by the State Government of Maharashtra, evaluate the following statements:

Statement I: The scheme delivers direct financial aid of ₹3,000₹3,000 to senior citizens aged 65 and above for purchasing essential supporting devices and equipment.
Statement II: Beneficiaries are eligible provided their annual family income does not cross the threshold limit of ₹2.5 lakh₹2.5\text{ lakh}.
Statement III: The program is restricted solely to urban municipal areas and excludes senior citizens residing across rural Panchayati Raj regions.

Which of the statements listed above are correct?

  1. Only Statement I and Statement IIAnswer
  2. B
    Only Statement II and Statement III
  3. C
    Only Statement I and Statement III
  4. D
    All three statements (Statement I, Statement II, and Statement III)

Answer

Only Statement I and Statement II are correct.
The correct combination includes Statement I and Statement II. The Mukhyamantri Vayo Shri Yojana launched by Maharashtra provides ₹3,000₹3,000 to senior citizens aged 65 and above whose annual family income is up to ₹2.5 lakh₹2.5\text{ lakh}. Statement III is false because the scheme covers both rural and urban senior citizens state-wide.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement I regarding scheme benefits and target age.
Statement I is correct. The Mukhyamantri Vayo Shri Yojana provides a direct benefit transfer (DBT) of ₹3,000₹3,000 to eligible senior citizens aged 65 years and above to purchase physical disability aids, glasses, hearing aids, and wellness equipment.
To verify the financial benefit amount and age eligibility criterion.
2
Analyze Statement II regarding annual income criteria.
Statement II is correct. The beneficiary's annual family income must be within ₹2.5 lakh₹2.5\text{ lakh} to ensure assistance reaches economically vulnerable senior citizens.
To confirm the income cap established under state guidelines.
3
Analyze Statement III regarding geographic coverage.
Statement III is incorrect. The scheme is implemented state-wide across all districts, covering both rural Panchayati Raj areas and urban municipal jurisdictions.
To evaluate spatial and administrative scope parameters of the policy.

Key Concept

Mukhyamantri Vayo Shri Yojana Parameters and Scope
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Topics

State-Specific Current Events, Welfare Schemes, and Policies

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