In which of the following states was the Antyodaya Anna Yojana launched first?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Rajasthan.
- The Antyodaya Anna Yojana was first launched in the state of Rajasthan.
- This scheme was developed by N Shri Vishnu, the then Union Food and Civil Supplies Minister and was launched by the NDA government on 25th December, 2000.
- This program provides heavily subsidized provisions to the poorest, lowest income households in the Indian states.