Question
Consider the following statements about the Pradhan
Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): I.   The scheme also covers upgradation of existing rural roads to all-weather standards. II.  PMGSY includes provisions for maintenance of roads constructed under the scheme. III.   The funding for PMGSY is shared between the Central Government and State Governments on a 60:40 basis. Which of the above statements are incorrect?Solution
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. PMGSY includes upgradation of existing rural roads to all-weather standards and provisions for maintenance of roads constructed under the scheme. Statement 3 is incorrect as the funding for PMGSY is shared between the Central Government and State Governments on a 75:25 basis for plain areas and 90:10 basis for North-Eastern and Himalayan states, not 60:40.
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