Question 670
Which of the following schemes was launched by the Assam government on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities? The scheme will provide Rs. 5000 for medical treatment as a one-time grant-in-aid for each of the Divyangs living in Assam.
Answer
Deen Dayal Divyangjan Sahajya Scheme
Why?
The Government of Assam has introduced Deen Dayal Divyangjan Sahajya Scheme to give Rs. 5000 for medical treatment to each Divyang living in the state. The Assam Government has also introduced a new act “Assam Employees PRANAM Act 2017” under which each government employee is compelled to contribute 10% of his/her salary towards taking care of his/her parents including persons with disabilities.
