Question

Antyodaya Anna Yojana was launched by NDA Government on:

• A. 15 August 1997
• B. 25 December 2000
• C. 2 October 1975
• D. 1 April 1999

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 25 December 2000

The Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) was launched by the NDA Government on 25 December 2000.

• Launched By: The former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

• Primary Target: It was introduced to determine and support the "poorest of the poor" families from amongst the Below Poverty Line (BPL) population.

• First State to Implement: The scheme was first rolled out in Rajasthan.

• Core Benefit: Identified households receive highly subsidized food grains. Currently, under its integration with national food safety networks, it provides 35 kg of food grains per month per family.