Which scheme was launched in Rajasthan on 31 October 2015?

Correct option is C

• Launched on 31 October 2015, the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme aimed to modernize fair price shops (FPS) in Rajasthan through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). It provided essential food items and consumer goods at affordable prices via the Public Distribution System (PDS).

• Objective: Improve access to quality consumer goods.
• PPP Model: Rajasthan government + Future Consumer Enterprise Ltd.
• First Store:Bhambhori, Jaipur district.
• Beneficiaries: Rural & urban consumers via PDS.
• Employment: Boosted earnings for FPS owners.
• Expansion: Over 5,000 Annapurna Bhandar stores in Rajasthan.
• Economic Impact: Strengthened retail infrastructure in rural areas.