Question

Which programme launched by Manmohan Singh in 2005?

• A. Bharath Nirman
• B. Antyodaya Anna Yojana
• C. Kudumbasree
• D. Balika Samriddhi Yojana

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Bharath Nirman

• Bharat Nirman was a rural infrastructure development program launched by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in 2005.

• It aimed to improve basic infrastructure in rural areas across six key sectors.

• Six Focus Areas of Bharat Nirman:

• Rural Housing – Construction of houses for the poor under the Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY).

• Rural Roads – Expansion of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for better connectivity.

• Rural Water Supply – Ensuring safe drinking water to all villages.

• Rural Electrification – Extending electricity to all villages under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY).

• Irrigation – Expansion of irrigation facilities to increase agricultural productivity.

• Rural Telephony – Enhancing telecom and internet connectivity in rural areas.

• Impact of Bharat Nirman:

• Improved quality of life in rural India.

• Boosted economic growth through better infrastructure.

• Strengthened employment opportunities in rural regions