___________ scheme was announced based on the five pillars to overcome difficulties caused due to Covid-19 in India.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-Reliant India Campaign) in May 2020 as a response to the economic challenges faced by India due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The scheme aimed at making India self-reliant and focused on the five pillars of economy, infrastructure, system, vibrant demography, and demand.
• It included a series of economic stimulus packages to support various sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and the informal sector.
  

Information about the other options:

• Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a cleanliness initiative launched in 2014 to improve sanitation and eliminate open defecation. It is not specifically related to COVID-19.
• PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana): This scheme, launched on September 23,2018, aims to provide health insurance coverage to economically vulnerable families, but it is not related to the COVID-19 response.
• Ayushman Bharat: Ayushman Bharat is a flagship health initiative launched in 2018, focused on providing health insurance to the poor. While it has played a role in healthcare, it is not specifically related to the COVID-19 recovery plan.

Information Booster:

• Ayushmaan Bharat: On October 29, 2024, the government extended the scheme to include all senior citizens aged 70 and above, offering free treatment benefits of up to ₹5 lakh per year, regardless of their socio-economic status.