Q. With reference to the Aspirational District Programme of NITI Aayog, consider the following statements:
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Q. With reference to the Aspirational District Programme of NITI Aayog, consider the following statements:
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
The correct option is A 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) focuses on 112 of India’s most developmentally challenged districts across sectors such as health and nutrition; education; agriculture and water resources; basic infrastructure; and financial inclusion and skill development. The program was launched in January 2018 and is spearheaded by the Prime Minister himself.
Statement 2 is correct: Based on the three pillars of ‘Convergence, Collaboration, and Competition’ the program has translated into a stellar development narrative as well as a vibrant Jan Andolan, engaging 27 states and 14% of India’s population.
Statement 3 is incorrect: This program is for the overall transformation of the district using the mass movement approach. Different districts have different strengths and weaknesses and detail of district-level plans would vary. At the same time, to keep the approach focussed, the program seeks to focus on the following sectors as these are important for all districts:
a) Health and Nutrition
b) Education
c) Agriculture and Water Resources
d) Financial inclusion and skill development
e) Basic Infrastructure including access to road, potable water, rural electrification, and individual household toilets.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) focuses on 112 of India’s most developmentally challenged districts across sectors such as health and nutrition; education; agriculture and water resources; basic infrastructure; and financial inclusion and skill development. The program was launched in January 2018 and is spearheaded by the Prime Minister himself.
Statement 2 is correct: Based on the three pillars of ‘Convergence, Collaboration, and Competition’ the program has translated into a stellar development narrative as well as a vibrant Jan Andolan, engaging 27 states and 14% of India’s population.
Statement 3 is incorrect: This program is for the overall transformation of the district using the mass movement approach. Different districts have different strengths and weaknesses and detail of district-level plans would vary. At the same time, to keep the approach focussed, the program seeks to focus on the following sectors as these are important for all districts:
a) Health and Nutrition
b) Education
c) Agriculture and Water Resources
d) Financial inclusion and skill development
e) Basic Infrastructure including access to road, potable water, rural electrification, and individual household toilets.
