Modi Highlights MUDRA Yojana’s 10-Year Impact: 52 Crore Loans Disbursed

SOURCE : THE HINDU 

Description:
 On the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that over 52 crore loans amounting to ₹33 lakh crore have been disbursed under the scheme. Addressing beneficiaries, he emphasized how the scheme has empowered marginalized communities and women by offering financial support without guarantees. The PM noted that MUDRA has fueled self-employment, job creation, and improved living standards, with more than half the beneficiaries from SC, ST, and OBC backgrounds, and over 70% being women.

Key Points:
Over 52 crore loans given under PM MUDRA Yojana in 10 years.
₹33 lakh crore disbursed without collateral.
Scheme supports self-employment and job creation.
Over 50% beneficiaries from SC/ST/OBC communities.
70%+ of the beneficiaries are women.
Contributed to increased earnings and improved living standards.
 
7. How many loans have been disbursed under the MUDRA scheme according to PM Modi?
 A. 10 crore
 B. 25 crore
 C. 52 crore
 D. 75 crore
 Answer: C. 52 crore
 Explanation: PM Modi stated that 52 crore loans have been disbursed under the MUDRA Yojana over the past 10 years.

प्रधानमंत्री के अनुसार मुद्रा योजना के तहत कितने ऋण वितरित किए गए हैं?
 A. 10 करोड़
 B. 25 करोड़
 C. 52 करोड़
 D. 75 करोड़
 उत्तर: C. 52 करोड़
 व्याख्या: पीएम मोदी ने बताया कि मुद्रा योजना के तहत अब तक 52 करोड़ ऋण वितरित किए जा चुके हैं।
 
8. Which sections of society have received the majority of MUDRA loans?
 A. Only general category businessmen
 B. Government employees
 C. SC/ST/OBC and women
 D. Foreign investors
 Answer: C. SC/ST/OBC and women
 Explanation: PM Modi highlighted that more than 50% of beneficiaries belong to SC, ST, and OBC groups, and over 70% are women.

मुद्रा योजना का मुख्य लाभ किन वर्गों को मिला है?
 A. केवल सामान्य वर्ग के व्यापारी
 B. सरकारी कर्मचारी
 C. SC/ST/OBC और महिलाएं
 D. विदेशी निवेशक
 उत्तर: C. SC/ST/OBC और महिलाएं
 व्याख्या: पीएम ने बताया कि लाभार्थियों में 50% से अधिक SC/ST/OBC समुदाय से हैं और 70% से अधिक महिलाएं हैं।