Official Question UPSC 2026
Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ? 1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026. 2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. 3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories. Select the answer using the code given below :
Solution & Analysis
Answer: B
Let's analyze the scheme based on the official Ministry of Panchayati Raj guidelines:
•Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the Revamped RGSA for implementation specifically from 1st April 2022 (not 2021) up to 31st March 2026. This timeline was chosen to perfectly align with the mandate of the 15th Finance Commission.
•Statement 2 is Correct: The core philosophy of the scheme is the 'localization of global goals'. It directly aims to enhance the governance and administrative capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to successfully execute and monitor the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the village level.
•Statement 3 is Incorrect: The Revamped RGSA operates as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), meaning the financial burden is shared. The funding ratio is 60:40 (Centre:State) for general category States, and 90:10 for North-Eastern and Hilly States. A 100% Central funding mandate applies only to specific Union Territories, not all States.
Conclusion: Only statement 2 is factually correct.