HRIDAY - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about HRIDAY Scheme?

1. The National Advisory Committee is the apex advisory body for the HRIDAY Scheme
2. The Ministry of Tourism  launched the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
- The Ministry of Urban Development launched the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme
- Action Plans under Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) for eight missions cities have been approved at a total cost of Rs.431 cr. - Mathura, Ajmer, Dwaraka(Gujarat), Badami (karnataka), Warangal(Telangana), Amaravati(Andhra Pradesh) and Vellankini(Tamil Nadu)
- The action plans approved broadly seek to conserve and develop core heritage assets of respective cities besides improving sanitation through solid waste management, easy access through signages and better mobility, interpretation centers, landscaping, provision of green spaces etc.

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