Which one of the following best describes the purpose of the PM-SURAJ national portal?
(a) To promote digital payments and online banking services for rural households
(b) To provide a single platform for subsidies on agricultural equipment for small farmers
(c) To offer credit support to disadvantaged sections through financial institutions
(d) To train youth from underprivileged backgrounds in entrepreneurship and skill development

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Which one of the following best describes the purpose of the PM-SURAJ national portal?
(a) To promote digital payments and online banking services for rural households
(b) To provide a single platform for subsidies on agricultural equipment for small farmers
(c) To offer credit support to disadvantaged sections through financial institutions
(d) To train youth from underprivileged backgrounds in entrepreneurship and skill development

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Prime Minister launched a one-stop PM-SURAJ portal for credit schemes for marginalized sections. The purpose of the portal is credit support to disadvantaged sections. It is a transformative initiative, aimed at uplifting the most marginalised segments of society. The credit support will be provided to the eligible persons across the country, facilitated through banks, NBFC-MFIs, and other organisations.

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Which one of the following best describes the purpose of the PM-SURAJ national portal? (a) To promote digital payments and online banking services for rural households (b) To provide a single platform for subsidies on agricultural equipment for small farmers (c) To offer credit support to disadvantaged sections through financial institutions (d) To train youth from underprivileged backgrounds in entrepreneurship and skill development