10 Questions
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana was introduced on 1 January 2000.
False
Rural road connectivity is not a critical component in the socio-economic development of rural population.
False
The programme aimed at covering all the unconnected rural habitations with a population of 500 and above by 2003.
False
In Himachal Pradesh, the objective was to connect habitations with a population of 1,000 persons and above.
False
The PMGSY did not permit upgradation of the existing roads in those districts where all the eligible habitations had already been provided all-weather road connectivity.
False
The eligibility criteria for the programme considers a population of 250 persons and above in normal areas.
False
PMGSY-II was launched in October 2019.
False
The programme is implemented in the State by Public Works Department (PWD) through Himachal Pradesh Gram Sadak Development Agency (HPGSDA) chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary (PWD).
False
The execution part of the programme is carried out by 50 divisions as Programme Implementation Units (PIUs).
False
The total Centre share for the year 2019-20 was ₹ 724.34 Crore.
True
Assess your knowledge on the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Himachal Pradesh, a rural road connectivity program aimed at socio-economic development and poverty reduction.
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