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What does the 'PM-SYM (Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan)' scheme primarily guarantee?
A. Free health insurance coverage up to 5 lakhs for unorganised sector workers
B. An assured monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 after attaining the age of 60 years for unorganised workers✓ Correct Answer
C. Minimum 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in rural areas
D. Direct income support of Rs. 6,000 per year to marginal farmers
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan scheme ensures an assured monthly pension of three thousand rupees for unorganized sector workers after attaining sixty years of age. Health schemes like Ayushman Bharat handle medical coverage, while the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act guarantees rural wage employment. This old-age pension safety net directly benefits informal workers earning low monthly incomes.
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