Question

When was the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) launched?

• A. December 25, 2000
• B. January 1, 2001
• C. March 15, 2000
• D. July 4, 2002

Answer 1

Answer:

A. December 25, 2000

• Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched on December 25, 2000.

• This scheme is a flagship program of the Indian government aimed at improving rural connectivity across the country.

• The primary objective of PMGSY is to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations.

• PMGSY was launched on the occasion of the birthday of former Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who envisioned the importance of rural roads for development.

• The scheme is funded by the central government, with specific funding patterns for different states and Union Territories.

• PMGSY focuses on providing connectivity to habitations with a population of 500 and above in plain areas and 250 and above in Special Category Areas (like the Northeast, Himalayas, desert areas, etc.).

• The scheme has been instrumental in reducing poverty and improving access to education, healthcare, and markets for rural populations.

• PMGSY has undergone several phases and revisions, including PMGSY-II focusing on up-gradation of existing rural roads and PMGSY-III aimed at consolidating the existing rural road network.