What is the name of the scheme to provide assistance to minority students who pass the preliminary examination conducted by UPSC, SSC, etc., to prepare for the main examination?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Nayi Udaan
Explanation:
· Nayi Udaan is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.7
· Its objective is to provide financial support to students from minority communities who clear the Preliminary examinations conducted by UPSC, SSC, or State Public Service Commissions (PSCs).8
· This assistance helps them prepare for the Main examination.9
· The scheme targets notified minority communities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis.
Information Booster:
· The financial assistance is provided as a one-time benefit via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).10
· Income Criteria: The annual family income of the candidate should not exceed ₹8.00 Lakh.
· Current Assistance Amounts (approx):
· UPSC Civil Services (Prelims): ₹1,00,000
· State PSC (Gazetted): ₹50,00011
· SSC CGL/State PSC (Non-Gazetted): ₹25,000
Additional Knowledge:
(b) Housla:
· Often refers to schemes for women entrepreneurs (e.g., "Housla" in J&K) or child protection, not specifically for minority exam preparation.
(c) Samriddhi-Shakti:
· No specific central scheme exists with this exact combined name for this purpose.
(d) Navjeevan:
· Typically refers to rehabilitation schemes (e.g., for illicit liquor makers) or insurance products.