The correct answer is D. All of the above.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Government of India in 2000 to provide road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas. The scheme aims to provide all-weather roads to all habitations with a population of 500 or more and a distance of more than 5 km from any all-weather road.
The scheme has been successful in providing road connectivity to a large number of habitations in rural areas. As of March 2019, the scheme has provided road connectivity to over 1.5 lakh habitations. The scheme has also helped in improving trade and commerce in rural areas.
The scheme has been criticized for its high cost and for not being able to provide quality roads. However, the scheme has been successful in providing road connectivity to a large number of habitations in rural areas and has helped in improving trade and commerce in rural areas.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Provide proper road for school children. The scheme aims to provide all-weather roads to all habitations with a population of 500 or more and a distance of more than 5 km from any all-weather road. This will help in providing proper road connectivity to school children in rural areas and will help them in attending school regularly.
- Option B: Improve trade with neighbouring countries. The scheme has helped in improving trade and commerce in rural areas. This is because the scheme has provided road connectivity to a large number of habitations in rural areas. This has made it easier for farmers to transport their produce to markets and has also made it easier for traders to reach rural areas.
- Option C: Provide connectivity to unconnected habitations. The scheme aims to provide all-weather roads to all habitations with a population of 500 or more and a distance of more than 5 km from any all-weather road. This will help in providing connectivity to unconnected habitations and will help in improving the lives of people living in these habitations.