Question

Under which initiative was the goal set to provide connectivity to all habitations with a population of more than 1000 in plain areas by 2009?

• A. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)
• B. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
• C. Bharat Nirman
• D. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Bharat Nirman

Bharat Nirman: Rural Infrastructure Enhancement Initiative

• Objective: Bharat Nirman, launched in 2005-06, aimed to create rural infrastructure and achieve specific time-bound goals.

• Road Connectivity Target: A key objective was to provide road connectivity to all habitations with a population of more than 1000 in plain areas by May 2009.

• Tribal Area Variation: For tribal and hill states, the target was habitations with a population of more than 500.

• Associated Schemes: Bharat Nirman encompassed several sub-schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for rural roads, Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) for rural electrification, and others for water supply, sanitation, and housing.

• Funding: It was funded through budgetary allocations and loans.

• Impact: The initiative focused on improving the quality of life and economic opportunities in rural India by enhancing basic infrastructure.