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.
