Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

Target entity: Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
Context triple: [Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Advanced), candidateCategoryReservation, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)]

• A. Swadhar Greh Scheme
  Swadhar Greh Scheme is an Indian government welfare program that provides shelter, rehabilitation, and support services to women in difficult circumstances, including those who are homeless, survivors of violence, or without social and economic support.
• B. Other Backward Classes
  Other Backward Classes (OBCs) are socially and educationally disadvantaged communities in India that receive affirmative action benefits such as reservations in education and government employment.
• C. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban
  Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban is a flagship Indian government housing scheme aimed at providing affordable housing in urban areas, particularly for the economically weaker sections and low-income groups.
• D. Ujjawala Scheme
  Ujjawala Scheme is an Indian government initiative aimed at preventing trafficking of women and children and providing rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration support to victims.
• E. Jan Saviya poverty alleviation program
  The Jan Saviya poverty alleviation program was a major Sri Lankan government initiative aimed at reducing poverty and improving living standards for low-income families.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
Target entity description: Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) is an income-based category in India that grants certain government benefits and reservations in education and public employment to financially disadvantaged individuals who do not fall under other reserved social categories.

• A. Swadhar Greh Scheme
  Swadhar Greh Scheme is an Indian government welfare program that provides shelter, rehabilitation, and support services to women in difficult circumstances, including those who are homeless, survivors of violence, or without social and economic support.
• B. Other Backward Classes
  Other Backward Classes (OBCs) are socially and educationally disadvantaged communities in India that receive affirmative action benefits such as reservations in education and government employment.
• C. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban
  Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban is a flagship Indian government housing scheme aimed at providing affordable housing in urban areas, particularly for the economically weaker sections and low-income groups.
• D. Ujjawala Scheme
  Ujjawala Scheme is an Indian government initiative aimed at preventing trafficking of women and children and providing rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration support to victims.
• E. Jan Saviya poverty alleviation program
  The Jan Saviya poverty alleviation program was a major Sri Lankan government initiative aimed at reducing poverty and improving living standards for low-income families.
• F. None of above. chosen