Question

You want to raise awareness about food security in a rural area of Gujarat. Which of the following schemes can be mentioned in this context?

• A. Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
• B. MAA Annapurna Yojna
• C. Midday Meal Scheme
• D. MGNREGA

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Midday Meal Scheme

Since independence, the government has been working towards eradicating poverty, and various schemes have been launched to tackle poverty and hunger. For instance, MAA Annapurna Yojna and the Midday Meal Scheme by the government are targeted directly at hunger eradication in the country.

MGNREGA and Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana are directed towards wage employment and stopping migration to cities, respectively.