Development projects
Social welfare schemes
Disaster relief
All of the above
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The correct answer is: d) All of the above
Grants from the Central Government play an important role in Assam’s finances and contribute to:
- Development projects: The Central Government provides grants to Assam for a variety of development projects, such as infrastructure development, education, health, and agriculture. These grants help to improve the quality of life for the people of Assam.
- Social welfare schemes: The Central Government also provides grants to Assam for social welfare schemes, such as pensions, scholarships, and widow and widower pensions. These schemes help to provide financial assistance to the poor and vulnerable sections of the society in Assam.
- Disaster relief: The Central Government also provides grants to Assam for disaster relief. These grants are used to provide relief to the people affected by natural disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, and landslides.
In 2020-21, the Central Government provided a total of â¹31,600 crore to Assam as grants. This amount was used for a variety of purposes, including development projects, social welfare schemes, and disaster relief.
The grants from the Central Government are a significant source of revenue for Assam. They help to improve the quality of life for the people of Assam and provide relief to the people affected by natural disasters.