MGNREGS, PM-KISAN, NRLM
E-5.3.2Core
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Exam Strategy
UPSC tests scheme objectives, budget allocations, target beneficiaries, and key operational features rather than implementation minutiae. Questions often ask to distinguish between schemes or identify correct eligibility criteria. Watch for recent amendments (e.g., MGNREGS wage hikes, PM-KISAN installment structure) and comparative analysis across rural livelihood programs.
High-yield hooks
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MGNREGS: 100 days wage employment, unskilled rural workers
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PM-KISAN: ₹6,000 annual to marginal/small farmers in 3 installments
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NRLM: microfinance & skill training for poorest households
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MGNREGS demand-driven; PM-KISAN universal but capped by landholding
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NRLM targets women SHGs & urban poor livelihoods
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