Q146 / 270 · NDA 2018 (Phase 2) · General Ability
'Seva Bhoj Yojana', a scheme of the Government of India that seeks to reimburse Central share of CGST and IGST on Food/ Prasad/Langar/Bhandara offered by religious institutions, is introduced recently by which one of the following Ministries?
- Correct answerAThe Ministry of Culture
- BThe Ministry of Home Affairs
- CThe Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- DThe Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Solution
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India has introduced a new scheme namely 'Seva Bhoj Yojna' with a total outlay of Rs. 325.00 Crores for Financial Years 2018-19 and 2019-20. The scheme envisages to reimburse the Central Government share of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST)so as to lessen the financial burden of such Charitable Religious Institutions who provide Food/Prasad/Langar (Community Kitchen)/ Bhandara free of cost without any discrimination to Public/Devotees.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.