Question

Analyze the following statements about the Food for Work Programme (FFW) and identify the correct one.

1. The scheme was operational for a period of three years.
2. It aimed to provide employment and food security simultaneously.
3. The FFW was a centrally sponsored scheme focusing solely on urban development.
4. Beneficiaries were required to contribute a portion of their earnings back to the government.

• A. ii only
• B. All
• C. iii, iv
• D. i only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. ii only

• The Food for Work Programme (FFW) was designed as a crucial intervention to address poverty and food insecurity in rural India.

• By providing employment opportunities and paying wages in food grains, the scheme sought to ensure that beneficiaries not only earned a livelihood but also had access to essential nutrition.

• This dual focus aimed at a holistic improvement of the rural poor's condition.