Question: Recently which of the following state launched Anandam programme?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Haryana
Ans:(a)
Related facts:
- On 14 January 2017; Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Aanandam programme of the newly-formed Aanand Department on the occasion of Makar Sankranti from the local TT Nagar Stadium.
- Madhya Pradesh has become the first State of the country where Aanandam programme has been started to help the needy persons.
- Places have been fixed in each district where the economically sound citizens can donate items for the needy persons under the programme.
- In order to increase happiness percent of the citizens Anandam programme has been initiated.
- CM appealed to the citizens to give such useful items to the needy people which they have in addition to their necessities like clothes, blankets, books, utensils, furniture or other material.
- He urged the women and girls to encourage this initiative.
- Beside, Anand Utsav will be celebrated in the entire state till January 21, 2017.
Reference:
https://twitter.com/CMMadhyaPradesh/status/820147165540532224
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/cm-launches-aanandam-scheme-to-help-poor.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/slice-of-anandam-for-the-needy-by-the-govt/articleshow/56545744.cms