Which of the following statements regarding the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme (extended to 2030) is/are correct?
1. The working capital loan limit for the first tranche has been increased to Rs 15,000.
2. The scheme's coverage is strictly restricted to statutory towns and excludes census towns.

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Accepted Answer

A. 1 only — Statement 1 is correct as the August 2025 restructuring raised the first tranche limit from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000. Statement 2 is incorrect because the scheme's coverage was explicitly expanded to include peri-urban areas and census towns.

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