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Recently, in February 2018, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the continuation of the PMEGP Scheme with modifications in the existing scheme for three years from 2017-18 to 2019-20. What was the outlay?

1. Rs. 5500 crore
2. Rs. 2200 crore
3. Rs. 4400 crore
4. Rs. 5000 crore

Correct answer: Rs. 4400 crore

Solution

The CCEA approved the continuation of the PMEGP scheme for 2017-18 to 2019-20 with an outlay of ₹4400 crore. This is a factual current affairs question. Therefore, the correct answer is Rs. 4400 crore.

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