Question: Which district is the most successful implementer of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana?
(a) Chamba
(b) Shimla
(c) Solan
(d) Mandi
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district held the top position among 30 districts countrywide in the successful implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
- The list of top 30 performer districts in the implementation of PMGSY has been released by Union Ministry of Rural Development.
- Six more districts of Himachal Pradesh-Chamba, Shimla, Kangra, Una, Sirmour, Hamirpur and Solan has also been included under top 30 districts.
- At the national level, Himachal Pradesh has been ranked second for road construction under PMGSY.
- The state has improved its performance under PMGSY programme by constructing 1104 Kilometres roads this year from April till date.
- PMGSY, funded by the Union government connects habitations having a population of more than 250 in the state.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
http://ddnews.gov.in/national/himachal-pradesh-mandi-district-bags-top-position-implementation-pmgsy