56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015
Which of the following is not a component of ‘Bharat Nirman’?
aAgro-based industries✓ Correct
bRural electrification
cRural housing
dRural telephony
Explanation
The “Bharat Nirman” programme was started by the Central Government in 2005, with the main objective of developing rural infrastructure. Its action plan included electricity, roads, telecommunications, irrigation and housing in rural areas. Agro-based industries are not a component of the Bharat Nirman scheme.
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