UPSC Prelims 2026
Question 99 of 100
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Question 99
GS Paper-1 • 2 Marks
Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ?
1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.
3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.

Select the answer using the code given below :

Options

A
a) 1 and 2
Correct Answer
B
b) 2 only
C
c) 1 and 3
D
d) 2 and 3

📖Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Revamped RGSA was approved for implementation from 1st April, 2022 to 31st March, 2026.

Statement 2 is correct: Its primary objective is to strengthen the governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Statement 3 is incorrect: because the program follows a cost-sharing model between the Center and States (typically 60:40 for general states and 90:10 for North-Eastern/Himalayan states), rather than being 100% centrally funded across all territories.
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