The Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP) was initiated in the _______ Five-Year Plan.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: (C) Sixth
Explanation:
The Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP) was launched on August 15, 1983, during the Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980–85). The primary objective of this program was to provide employment for at least one member of every landless household in rural areas for up to 100 days a year, and to construct rural infrastructure (such as roads and canals). This program was entirely funded by the Central Government. Subsequently, in 1989, it was merged with the 'National Rural Employment Programme' (NREP) to form the 'Jawahar Rozgar Yojana' (JRY). The main focus of the Sixth Plan was poverty alleviation and technological self-reliance, which was viewed as the successful implementation of the slogan 'Garibi Hatao' (Eradicate Poverty).
Additional Points:
Seventh Plan (1985–90): The 'Jawahar Rozgar Yojana' was introduced during this period in 1989.
Fifth Plan (1974–78): The 'Minimum Needs Programme' (MNP) was launched during this period.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: Which new scheme was launched in 1989 by merging the RLEGP and NREP?
Answer: Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY).
Question: During which Five-Year Plan was the slogan 'Garibi Hatao' coined?
Answer: The Fifth Five-Year Plan (although its implementation was more pronounced during the Sixth Plan).