Which of the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak

Which of the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana are correct?

1. It is part of Government of India’s poverty reduction strategy.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for rural development.
3. It provides connectivity in rural areas.

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[amp_mcq option1=”1, 2 and 3″ option2=”1 and 3 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1 and 2 only” correct=”option1″]

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2021

The correct answer is A) 1, 2 and 3. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is indeed a part of the Government of India’s poverty reduction strategy (Statement 1), as improved rural connectivity enhances economic opportunities and access to services. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (Statement 2) aimed at providing all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitations in rural areas (Statement 3), thus contributing significantly to rural development.

PMGSY is a flagship rural development program focused on providing basic infrastructure (roads) to unconnected rural habitations, which serves multiple goals including poverty reduction and overall rural development.

The scheme was launched in 2000. While initially framed as a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme, funding patterns have evolved over time, but it remains a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Its core mandate is to provide single all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitations with specific population criteria.

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