GS2 · Governance19 Aug 2026 · PIB
Amit Arya Transforms Adversity into Digital Opportunity in Haryana Village
Amit Arya, a resident of Haryana, established a Digital Service Centre in his village with the help of financial assistance from the NBCFDC scheme. The centre provides digital and e-governance services to rural citizens and has a current annual income of approximately ₹2.30 lakh. Amit Arya's economic situation has improved significantly after establishing the centre.
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01Amit Arya, a resident of Haryana, belonged to the OBC category.
- 02Amit Arya received a Term Loan of ₹1.00 lakh under the NBCFDC scheme in 2019.
- 03Amit Arya established a Digital Service Centre in his village, providing digital and e-governance services.
- 04The Digital Service Centre has brought significant improvement to Amit's economic situation.
- 05Amit Arya's current annual income is approximately ₹2.30 lakh.
- 06Amit Arya has been able to regularly repay the loan, reflecting the sustainability of his livelihood initiative.
- 07The establishment of the Digital Service Centre has enabled Amit to support his family financially.
Trap alerts
- Most people think the NBCFDC scheme is only for SC/ST categories, but actually it also provides financial assistance to OBCs.
- Most people think the Digital Service Centre was established solely through Amit Arya's own efforts, but actually it was also supported by the awareness programme organised by HBCKN.
- Most people think the NBCFDC scheme is only for providing loans, but actually it also provides other forms of financial assistance.
Prelims Practice MCQ
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Under which scheme did Amit Arya receive a Term Loan of ₹1.00 lakh in 2019?
- A.NBCFDC scheme
- B.NBFC scheme
- C.NABARD scheme
- D.NHB scheme
NBCFDC scheme provides financial assistance to individuals from backward classes.
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