Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct?
- The period of its implementation is 1ˢᵗ April, 2021 to 31ˢᵗ March, 2026.
- The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.
- The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct — the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) was approved by the Cabinet for implementation from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026 (extended/aligned to the Fifteenth Finance Commission cycle); some MoPR documents cite 2022-26, but the broader UPSC-accepted answer treats this period as correct. Statement 2 is correct — the central objective is to develop the governance capabilities of PRIs to achieve Sustainable Development Goals through inclusive local governance. Statement 3 is incorrect — funding is shared 60:40 between Centre and States (90:10 for NE and hill States), and 100% for UTs without legislature; not 100% across the board. Hence only 1 and 2 are correct.