When was the Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP) launched?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 15 August 1983
Explanation:
• The Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP) was launched on 15 August 1983 by the Government of India.
• It was introduced during the Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980–85).
• The scheme aimed to provide guaranteed wage employment—initially 100 days per year—to one landless rural household member.
• The objective was to reduce rural poverty and create durable community assets.
• RLEGP was implemented across India with strong emphasis on asset-building works.
Information Booster:
• Launch Date & Plan: 15 August 1983, Sixth Plan period.
• Primary Objective: Provide assured employment and support landless families.
• Funding: Fully 100% centrally funded rural employment programme.
• Merger: RLEGP and NREP (1980) were merged on 1 April 1989 to form Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY).