This scheme was introduced on 15th August, 1995 as 100 percent centrally sponsored scheme for social assistance for the poor to ensure minimum national standard for social assistance.
  1. Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY).
  2. Swaran Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY).
  3. Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS).
  4. National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).
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