Question

Which programme was launched on 11^th October 2014, the birth anniversary of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan?
1. Swachch Bharat Mission
2. Digital India
3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
4. Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

The correct answer is Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana.

• Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
  • According to the Ministry of Rural Development, only 252 Members of Parliament (MPs) have appropriated gram panchayats under phase-4 of Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY).
  • At present, the combined strength of both Houses is about 790 which includes elected as well as nominated members.
  • Under the Yojana, Members of Parliament (MPs) are amenable to developing the socio-economic and physical infrastructure of three villages each by 2019, and a total of eight villages each by 2024.
  • The first Adarsh Gram (Model Village) was to be cultivated by 2016, and two more by 2019.
  • From 2019 to 2024, five more Adarsh Grams must be advanced by each MP, one each year.
  • This indicates that a total of 6,433 Adarsh Grams, of the 2,65,000 gram panchayats, will be fabricated by 2024.