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Which of the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana are correct ? 1. It is part of Government of India’s poverty reduction strategy. 2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for rural development. 3. It provides connectivity in rural areas. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), launched on December 25, 2000, is a flagship rural development initiative [5]. Statement 1 is correct as the scheme is explicitly designed as part of the Government of India's poverty reduction strategy, aiming to enhance socio-economic conditions through infrastructure [7]. Statement 2 is correct because PMGSY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme; while it was initially 100% funded by the Centre, it remains classified under the centrally sponsored category for rural development [6]. Statement 3 is correct as its primary objective is to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas, facilitating 'farm-to-market' access and improving reach to health and education services [7]. Consequently, all three statements accurately describe the scheme's nature and objectives.

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  1. [2] https://rwdbihar.gov.in/docs/PMGSY%20Schemes%20&%20Guidelines.htm
  2. [5] https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/sep/doc2025914636101.pdf
  3. [3] https://pmgsy.dord.gov.in/
  4. [4] https://pmgsy.dord.gov.in/ReferenceDocs/PMGSY_Guidelines.pdf
  5. [7] https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099559105172226755/pdf/IDU0572c85800183f044ce0957a01ece3313b426.pdf
  6. [6] https://www.pmgsy.nic.in/chapter-i-introduction-4
  7. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 15: Regional Development and Planning > Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation Programmes > p. 84
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