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    Question

    What is the objective of the "Smart Gram Panchayat"

    pilot project launched by Union Minister Giriraj Singh?
    A Enhancing rural healthcare services Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Digital empowerment in rural India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Promoting organic farming in villages Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Providing free Wi-Fi to urban areas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Supporting traditional handicrafts in villages Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •  Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh inaugurated a landmark initiative at Paprour Gram Panchayat under Barauni Block of Begusarai District, signalling a significant leap towards digital empowerment in Grameen Bharat (rural India). •  The pilot project titled ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat’ was launched with the aim to extend PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) Service in all Gram Panchayats across Begusarai District in Bihar. •  Begusarai has now become the first District in Bihar to equip all Gram Panchayats with Wi-Fi services under the PM-WANI Scheme.

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