CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How much amount has been allocated to the second phase of the scheme “Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0”?
A
Rs 1.21 lakh crore
B
Rs 1.41 lakh crore
C
Rs 1.51 lakh crore
D
Rs 1.61 lakh crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -From 2014 to 2021, the Mission allocation for the States/UTs was Rs. 13, 239.89 crore. And, the Mission allocation for SBM-U 2.0 (2021-2026) is Rs. 30, 980.20 crore.

Detailed explanation-2: -ODF Plus activities under Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) will reinforce ODF behaviours and focus on providing interventions for the safe management of solid and liquid waste in villages.

Detailed explanation-3: -A financial outlay of Rs 1, 41, 600 crore has been finalised for SBM-U 2.0, including a central share of Rs 36, 465 crore, which is over 2.5 times the financial outlay of Rs 62, 009 crores in the last phase of the mission, the government said in a statement.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is a restructured version of the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan launched in 2009 that failed to achieve its intended targets. One step towards cleanliness. Phase 1 of the Swachh Bharat Mission lasted till October 2019. Phase 2 is being implemented between 2020–21 and 2024–25 to help cement the work of Phase 1.

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