Question

Who was the Prime Minister of India when the SGRY scheme was launched?

• A. Manmohan Singh
• B. Inder Kumar Gujral
• C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
• D. Narendra Modi

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Launch and Context

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

• The scheme aimed to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations.

• It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, meaning the funding is shared between the Central Government and the State Governments.

• The launch of PMGSY coincided with the tenure of Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the Prime Minister of India.

• Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as Prime Minister multiple times.

• His government placed a significant emphasis on rural development and infrastructure during his premiership.

• The scheme has been instrumental in improving rural livelihoods, access to markets, education, and healthcare facilities across India.