The correct answer is: D. April 2000
The National Food for Work Programme (NFFWP) is a food-for-work programme implemented by the Government of India. It was launched in April 2000 with the objective of providing employment to the rural poor and creating durable assets in the rural areas. The programme is funded by the Ministry of Rural Development and is implemented by the State Governments.
Under the NFFWP, the beneficiaries are provided with food grains in exchange for their labour on public works projects. The food grains are provided at a highly subsidized rate. The beneficiaries are also paid a daily wage.
The NFFWP has been successful in providing employment to the rural poor and creating durable assets in the rural areas. The programme has also helped to improve the infrastructure in
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