Question
Regarding Transformation of Aspirational Districts’
programme, consider the following statements: 1. Its focus is to raise living standards of its citizens and ensure inclusive growth of all in the burgeoning economy. 2. 117 Aspirational Districts (ADs) across 28 States/UTs have been identified by Government of India based upon composite indicators. 3. The impact on HDI is a factor in the scheme. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?Solution
The Government of India launched the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ (Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP)) initiative in January 2018 with a vision of a New India by 2022 wherein the focus is to raise living standards of its citizens and ensuring inclusive growth of all in the burgeoning economy. Hence, statement 1 is correct. 117 Aspirational Districts (ADs) across 28 States/UTs have been identified by NITI Aayog based upon composite indicators ranging from health and nutrition, education, agriculture, and water resources, financial inclusion and skill development, and basic infrastructure which have an impact on HDI. Hence, statement 2 is not correct and statement 3 is correct.
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