Question: How much amount has been allocated by Uttar Pradesh Government for its recently launched I-SPARSH Smart and self-sufficient village scheme?
(a) Rs 500 Crore
(b) Rs 400 Crore
(c) Rs 300 Crore
(d) Rs 200 Crore
Ans (c)
Related facts:
- On 30 March 2016 Uttar Pradesh chief Minister Akhilesh yadav has launched I-SPARSH Smart and self-sufficient village scheme.
- The basic aim of the scheme is to provide all essential facilities at villages.
- Aim of the scheme is to bring qualitative change in the lifestyle of villagers so that there is increase in Human Development Index (HDI).
- All the identified villages under Janeshwar Mishra Village development scheme would be brought under I-SPARSH project
- The project was announced in the budgetary proposal for the 2016-17 with an allocated amount of Rs 300 Crore.
- The acronym of I-SPARSH stand for:I – for Inclusive (Growth), Income (Enhancement) and IT (Solutions). S – for Skill (Development) Social (Cihesion) Simple (Solution). P Participation, people, panchayati Raj. A Adaption, Agriculture (Smart and Precise), allied activities.R Responsive (Governance), resilience, recycle.S Safety, security, sanitation.H Health Housing and Hygiene.
- Under the plan, the Village Level Implementation Committee under the chairmanship of deputy collector, approval and monitoring district level committee headed by the District Magistrate and State Level Monitoring Committee headed by Chief Secretary will be constituted.
Reference:
https://tactstorage.blob.core.windows.net/docnews/task-doc-8138c57b-c02a-4a33-a91a-e36f699c67e8.pdf
http://information.up.nic.in/View_Hindinews.aspx?id=2705
http://www.tahlkanews.com/up-cabinet-meeting-decision-akhilesh-yadav/64239