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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many districts has been identified as ‘Aspirational Districts’ by NITI Aayog for RUSA Scheme?
A
116
B
112
C
115
D
117
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NITI Aayog indentified 117 districts as Aspirational Districts for RUSA Scheme.

Detailed explanation-2: -A total of 112 Aspirational Districts (AD) across 27 states have been identified by NITI AAYOG based upon composite indicators from Health and Nutrition, Education, Agriculture & Water Resources, Financial Inclusion & Skill development and Basic Infrastructure which have an impact on HDI.

Detailed explanation-3: -Launched by the Hon’ble PM in January 2018, the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) aims to quickly and effectively transform 112 most under-developed districts across the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Aspirational Districts Programme is a product of collective e ort in which States are the main drivers. At Government of India level, programme is anchored by NITI Aayog. In addition, individual Ministries have assumed responsibility to drive progress of districts.

Detailed explanation-5: -Wayanad has been ranked first in the country in the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) of the NITI Aayog.

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