GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorWelfare Schemes of Government in Health2006

With reference to the Government of India's various programmes, what is Nirmal Gram Puraskar?

A

It is an incentive scheme of scholarships for the single girl child in families in villages.

B

It is an incentive scheme of scholarships for female sportspersons from villages who represent their states in any game.

C

It is an incentive scheme for schools in the villages for computer education.

D

It is an incentive scheme Panchayati Raj institution.

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks to identify the nature of the Nirmal Gram Puraskar. 2. Nirmal Gram Puraskar (NGP) was a component of the Total Sanitation Campaign (now Swachh Bharat Mission). 3. It was an incentive scheme launched by the Government of India. 4. The award was given to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) – Gram Panchayats, Blocks, and Districts – that achieved full sanitation coverage and eliminated open defecation. 5. Therefore, it is an incentive scheme for Panchayati Raj Institutions.

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