Gujarat introduces G-SAFAL livelihood scheme for 50,000 Antyodaya families
The Gujarat government introduced G-SAFAL (Gujarat Scheme for Antyodaya Families for Augmenting Livelihoods) on 14 February 2025 to support 50,000 Antyodaya Anna Yojana families over five years.
Summary
The Gujarat government under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel introduced G-SAFAL (Gujarat Scheme for Antyodaya Families for Augmenting Livelihoods), according to a Chief Minister's Office release of 14 February 2025. Over five years it will support 50,000 Antyodaya Anna Yojana cardholder families across 25 talukas in 10 districts, with a focus on women. It is implemented by Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited under the Rural Development Department and rests on four pillars: social security, livelihood creation, financial inclusion and social development. The aim is for each family to have at least two sources of income. The scheme aligns with the Aspirational Blocks Programme.
Key facts
- Announced
- 14 February 2025, CMO release, Gandhinagar
- Full form
- Gujarat Scheme for Antyodaya Families for Augmenting Livelihoods
- Coverage
- 50,000 AAY families, 25 talukas in 10 districts, five years
- Implemented by
- Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited (Rural Development Department)
- Aligned with
- Aspirational Blocks Programme
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Gujarat's G-SAFAL scheme, announced on 14 February 2025, aims to support how many Antyodaya Anna Yojana families over five years?
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Correct answer: C — 50,000
G-SAFAL will support 50,000 Antyodaya Anna Yojana cardholder families over five years.
Which body implements Gujarat's G-SAFAL scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited
G-SAFAL is implemented by Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited under the state's Rural Development Department.
Consider the following statements about Gujarat's G-SAFAL scheme: 1. It covers 25 talukas in 10 districts. 2. It aims to give each beneficiary family at least two sources of income. 3. It is run by the state's Urban Development Department. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
G-SAFAL covers 25 talukas in 10 districts and aims for at least two income sources per family, but it is run under the Rural Development Department, not the Urban Development Department.