GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

GOVT SCHEMES POLICIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who are the target group under the Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY) Scheme?
A
People in rural areas
B
BPL People in rural areas
C
BPL People in urban area
D
BPL Urban slum dwellers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Target Group : The target group for houses under the scheme will be the people who are living Below the Poverty Line in the rural areas, belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes, freed bonded labourers and non SC/ST categories.

Detailed explanation-2: -The full form of PMGY is Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana which was launched in the year 2000 with a view to provide basic health services, electricity, water, education, etc to the population belonging to rural areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final Answer: Hence, the correct option is C, i.e. meeting rural needs like drinking water, housing, rural roads, healthcare and primary education.

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