Correct option is C
The Correct Answer is C: 2016
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme (PMGKDS) was launched in 2016 as part of the government's efforts to tackle black money post-demonetization. It provided an opportunity for individuals to deposit unaccounted money under a legal framework.
Key Points:
- Launched in 2016 after demonetization to curb black money.
- Aimed at providing a legitimate avenue for depositing undisclosed income.
- Fixed interest rate offered for the deposited amount.
Additional Information:
Year | Scheme Name | Objective |
|---|---|---|
2014 | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana | Financial inclusion by providing banking services to all. |
2014 | Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana | Providing LPG connections to Below Poverty Line households. |
2020 | Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana | Financial support to the poor during the COVID-19 pandemic. |