Involvement of Children and Women in Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)?
1) Bal Sabhas to discuss children specific issues and concerns will be held.
2) e-literacy is a goal of SAGY.- Published on 03 Oct 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
- Strengthening of local democracy through strong and transparent Gram Panchayats and active Gram Sabhas and facilitating good governance is also an important objective of SAGY.
- Women participation in the decision-making process will be encouraged. In fact the Scheme envisages holding Mahila Sabhas and Bal Sabhas to discuss women and children specific issues and concerns.
- E-governance will also be given a push.
- Ensuring universal access to education facilities, adult literacy, e-literacy are also important goals of SAGY.
- Apart from education, these villages will have quality health care.