Question:

In which year, was the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna launched in India?

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PMGSY launch year = 2000 (25 Dec). Objective: All-weather rural road connectivity.
  • 2000
  • 2005
  • 2015
  • 2018
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation


Step 1: Understanding the Concept:

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a nationwide flagship rural infrastructure development program providing all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

PMGSY was launched on 25th December 2000 by the Government of India under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The program is centrally funded and aims to connect eligible unconnected rural habitations with populations of 500+ in plains (and 250+ in hill and desert areas) with all-weather tarmac roads.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Thus, PMGSY was launched in the year 2000, matching option (A).
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