Question

    Which is the programme related to rural development

    broadly focusing upon the development in the villages, launched by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Jayaprakash Narayan, on 11 October 2014?
    A Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016 (PMGKY) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana is a rural development programme broadly focusing upon the development in the villages which includes social development, cultural development and spread motivation among the people on social mobilization of the village community.  The distinct feature of this Yojana is that it is (a) demand driven (b) inspired by society (c) based on people's participation. Key objectives of the Yojana include: •The development of model villages, called Adarsh Grams, through the implementation of existing schemes, and certain new initiatives to be designed for the local context, which may vary from village to village. •Creating models of local development which can be replicated in other villages.

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