'Z' was the flagship scheme of the central government that was launched in 2000. Its aim was to construct all-weather motorable roads connecting the villages to their nearest towns. This scheme wanted to provide access to the economic and social services to the rural villages by providing all-weather access to unconnected habitations. Which of the following is 'Z'?

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Setu Bharatam

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Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

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The correct option is C Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched in 2000. It was aimed at enhancing connectivity to rural villages and providing them better access to social and economic services like schools, villages, and agricultural markets. This scheme covers only Rural Roads. They were formerly classified as Other District roads (ODR) or Village Roads (VR). The Rural Development Ministry coordinates this project along with several state governments. The third phase of this scheme was launched in 2019-2020 and is estimated to be completed by 2024-2025.

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Q. 'Z' was the flagship scheme of the central government that was launched in 2000. Its aim was to construct all-weather motorable roads connecting the villages to their nearest towns. This scheme wanted to provide access to the economic and social services to the rural villages by providing all-weather access to unconnected habitations. Which of the following is 'Z'?

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1] The PradhanMantri Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY), was launched by the Govt. of India to provide connectivity to unconnected Habitations as part of a poverty reduction strategy.

2] The primary objective of the PMGSY is to provide Connectivity, by way of an All-weather Road (with necessary culverts and cross-drainage structures, which is operable throughout the year), to the eligible unconnected Habitations in the rural areas with a population of 500 persons and above in Plain areas.

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