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.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
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.