Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was launched in ______.

The correct answer is Option (2) → 1999

The Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was launched in April 1999 by the Government of India. It aimed to uplift rural families living below the poverty line by providing them with sustainable livelihood opportunities through self-employment. The scheme focused on organizing rural poor into Self Help Groups (SHGs) and providing them with financial assistance, training, and resources to start small businesses or income-generating activities. SGSY aimed to promote self-reliance and entrepreneurship among rural communities to reduce poverty and improve their standard of living.