Context:
NITI Aayog launched ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’
Sampoornata Abhiyan:
- 3-month campaign to achieve saturation of 6 key indicators in Aspirational Districts and 6 key indicators in Aspirational Blocks
- Aim – To achieve 100% saturation of 12 key social sector indicators across all Aspirational Districts and Blocks.
Aspirational Districts Programme:
- Launched in – 2018
- Aim – To transform districts that have shown relatively lesser progress in key social areas.
- Significance –
- Convergence of Central & State Schemes
- Competition among districts through monthly delta ranking.
- Combines the innovative use of data with pragmatic administration, keeping the district at the locus of inclusive development.
- Parameters for Ranking (under 5 broad socio-economic themes) –
- Health & Nutrition (30%)
- Education (30%)
- Agriculture & Water Resources (20%)
- Financial Inclusion & Skill Development (10%)
- Infrastructure (10%)
- Flagship initiatives under the programme – Saksham Bitiyan Abhiyan, Anemia Mukt Bharat and Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum
Aspirational Blocks Programme:
- Launched in – 2022
- Based on – Aspirational District Programme (ADP).
- Aim – A new programme aimed at improving the performance of blocks lagging on various development parameters.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?
1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.
2. A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST populations.
3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on a yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.
4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Funds left in the district can be carried forward for utilization in the subsequent years. Hence, Statement 3 is not correct.
