Rural Infrastructure and Development Schemes in India

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a flagship program of the Government of India that aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages in rural areas.

Installation of street lights is not a component of the PMGSY. The PMGSY focuses on the construction and upgradation of roads, bridges, and culverts in rural areas.

A village with a population of at least 250 is eligible for PMGSY funding.

Increased air pollution is not a benefit of the PMGSY. The PMGSY aims to improve rural infrastructure and services, which can lead to improved access to markets and services, increased agricultural productivity, and reduced poverty.

The target year for the completion of the PMGSY is 2022.

Agriculture is not a rural service provided by the Government of India. The Government of India provides education, healthcare, and banking services in rural areas.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is a government scheme that provides free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14 years in rural areas.

Mid-day meals are not a component of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan focuses on the construction and upgradation of schools, provision of free textbooks and uniforms, and teacher training.

The National Rural Health Mission is a government scheme that provides free healthcare services to rural residents.

Mid-day meals are not a component of the National Rural Health Mission. The National Rural Health Mission focuses on the construction and upgradation of health centers, provision of free medicines and diagnostics, and training of healthcare workers.

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of agricultural inputs.

Mid-day meals are not a component of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi focuses on the provision of financial assistance to farmers, provision of free seeds and fertilizers, and provision of crop insurance.

The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to rural households for the construction of toilets.

Mid-day meals are not a component of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) focuses on the construction and upgradation of toilets, provision of free soap and handwashing facilities, and awareness generation about sanitation.

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to rural women for the establishment of self-help groups.

Mid-day meals are not a component of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission. The National Rural Livelihoods Mission focuses on the provision of financial assistance to rural women, provision of training and skill development, and provision of microfinance services.