CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How much amount has been allocated to the scheme for the 2021-22 to 2025-26 period?
A
Rs. 8750 crore
B
Rs. 7550 crore
C
Rs. 6650 crore
D
Rs. 5850 crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A new scheme, Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East Region (PM-DevINE) was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23. An initial allocation of Rs 1, 500 crore was made along with an initial list of projects (Annexure-A).

Detailed explanation-2: -The PM-DevINE Scheme will have an outlay of Rs. 6, 600 crore for the four year period from 2022-23 to 2025-26 (remaining years of 15th Finance Commission period).

Detailed explanation-3: -The per child per day cooking cost is ₹ 4.97 for primary and ₹ 7.45 for upper primary w.e.f. 1st April, 2020. Honorarium to Cook-cum-Helpers: ₹ 1000 per month for 10 months in a year. Transportation Assistance: As per PDS rate for transportation of food grains from FCI godown to school door steps.

Detailed explanation-4: -The New Educational Policy 2022–23 focuses on 5 pillars: Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability and Accountability. The New Education Policy aims to make education more inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all, with a special emphasis on marginalised communities.

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