What was the primary objective of the centrally sponsored scheme TRYSEM (Training of Rural Youth for Self-Employment) launched in 1979?
- Ato train rural youth for self-employment.
- Bto train urban youth for self-employment.
- CBoth of (A) & (B)
- DNone of the above
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The main objective of TRYSEM, launched as a component of the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) in August 1979, was to provide technical and entrepreneurial skills to rural youth (aged 18–35) from families living below the poverty line to enable them to take up self-employment opportunities.