Which one of the following statements with regard to the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana is NOT correct ?
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UPSC CAPF – 2015
– It was launched on 11th October 2014.
– 11th October is the birth anniversary of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan.
– Statement A is incorrect because it states the scheme was launched on the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri (October 2nd).
– Statement B is correct: A key feature is that Members of Parliament adopt Gram Panchayats and guide their development into ‘Adarsh Grams’ (model villages).
– Statement C is correct: The District Collector (District Magistrate) is typically the nodal officer for the implementation of SAGY at the district level.
– Statement D is correct: A Rajya Sabha MP has to choose a Gram Panchayat in the State from which he or she has been elected. A Lok Sabha MP chooses a Gram Panchayat from their constituency. Nominated MPs can choose a Gram Panchayat from any district in the country.