Question

What is the main advantage of integrating national schemes like MGNREGA and Swachh Bharat with local development plans?

• A. To allocate all funds exclusively to national schemes
• B. To avoid local budgeting processes
• C. To secure additional resources for local projects, increasing their scope and impact
• D. To decrease community involvement in project formulation

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To secure additional resources for local projects, increasing their scope and impact

Integrating state or national schemes with local plans provides extra funding and resources, enhancing the capacity of local projects and allowing them to address broader community needs more effectively.