Question

Q19. Consider the following statements:

1. The Haryana government launched Parivartan, a scheme designed to address 10 issues, including cleanliness and pollution

2. ‘Sadhikara mitras’ are leaders of self help groups in Andhra Pradesh

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

Parivartan scheme

• The Haryana government launched Parivartan, a scheme designed to address 10 issues, including cleanliness and pollution, in 46 developmental blocks of the state.
• The 10 issues include facilitation of financing, making agriculture profitable and sustainable, improving health services, implementing Swachh Bharat, decongesting market areas, engaging the youth, checking air pollution, ensuring availability of identity-related services, effective policing, and ensuring road order and conduct.
• Under the Ek Aur Sudhar Programme, they would be rolling out one reform every month after massive public consultations
• In the same series, the state government has constituted the Ponds Management Authority and the Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran.

Saadhikara Mitras

• ‘Sadhikara mitras’ are leaders of self help groups
• Andhra government has started the concept of “Sadhikara Mitra”, wherein each woman will be responsible for 35 families.
• She has to explain about the benefits of govt schemes, create awareness among public, and also ensure that the benefits reach the rightful stakeholders