The correct answer is: a) Participatory village development.
The ‘Ama Gaon AmaBikash’ scheme is a participatory village development scheme in Odisha. It aims to promote people’s participation in the development of their villages. The scheme provides for the formation of village development committees (VDCs) and ward development committees (WDCs) to oversee the implementation of development projects in the villages. The VDCs and WDCs are composed of elected representatives of the villagers, as well as representatives of government departments and other stakeholders.
The scheme also provides for the formation of village development plans (VDPs) and ward development plans (WDPs). The VDPs and WDPs are prepared by the VDCs and WDCs, in consultation with the villagers. The VDPs and WDPs identify the development needs of the villages and outline the projects that need to be implemented to address these needs.
The ‘Ama Gaon AmaBikash’ scheme is a significant step towards promoting people’s participation in the development of their villages. The scheme has the potential to improve the quality of life of the villagers by ensuring that development projects are implemented in a way that meets their needs.
The other options are incorrect because they do not reflect the focus of the ‘Ama Gaon AmaBikash’ scheme. Option b) Infrastructure development is a broad term that can refer to a variety of development projects, such as the construction of roads, bridges, and schools. Option c) Skill development is the process of acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a particular job or task. Option d) E-governance in Panchayats is the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of governance in panchayats.