Identify the group of states that is a part of Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (As of June 2022).
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.
The Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan was launched in six states: Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Odisha. These states were chosen because they saw a large influx of migrant workers returning during the COVID-19 lockdown. The scheme aimed to provide employment to these workers by initiating 25 types of public works in 116 districts. Key activities included construction of roads, rural housing, plantation, and community sanitation. The initiative not only ensured livelihoods for returning migrants but also helped develop rural infrastructure. Thus, both Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand were integral to the programme.