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    Question

    Approximately how many migrant workers does the

    Shramashree scheme target, and how many have reportedly already returned in recent months?
    A Targets 10 lakh; ~5,000 returned Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Targets 15 lakh; ~20,000 returned Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Targets 22.4 lakh; ~10,000 returned Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Targets 30 lakh; ~15,000 returned Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Targets 40 lakh; ~25,000 returned Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The scheme targets 22.4 lakh migrant workers originally from West Bengal who are currently working outside the State. The brief mentions that around 10,000 workers have already returned in recent months due to detention, harassment, and forced citizenship checks in other states. These figures indicate the scale of the policy response and the immediate demand the programme seeks to address.

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