Launching of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan

Question- Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan recently?
(a) Harda
(b) Mandla
(c) Bhopal
(d) Shivpuri
Answer: (b) 
Related Facts:

  • On April 24th, 2018, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Mandla in Madhya Pradesh on the National Panchayati Raj Day.
  • He launched the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, at a public meeting, and addressed Panchayati Raj representatives across the country, from Mandla.
  • The Prime Minister unveiled a Road Map for overall development of tribals during the next five years, on this occasion.
  • A plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant of Indian Oil Corporation at Maneri, Mandla District was also unveiled.
  • He also launched a Local Government Directory.
  • In keeping up with the Government’s commitment towards clean, healthy, and electrified India, the Prime Minister felicitated the Sarpanches of the villages which have achieved 100 percent smokeless kitchens, 100 percent vaccination under Mission Indradhanush, and 100 percent electrification under Saubhagya Scheme.
  • The winners of Rashtriya e-Panchayat Puraskar, and Gram Panchayat Vikas Puraskar Yojana under Sarvasreshtha Panchayat Puraskar Yojana were felicitated on this occasion.

Reference:
http://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1529958
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/on-panchayati-raj-day-pm-narendra-modi-launches-rashtriya-gram-swaraj-abhiyan-in-madhya-pradesh-1842049