Who initiated the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY)?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Central Government

Explanation:

• The Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) was initiated by the Central Government of India.

• It was launched on 25 September 2001 to provide wage employment and food security in rural areas.

• The scheme was a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with the Centre providing 75% of funds and States providing 25%.

• It aimed to create durable community assets through rural works.

• Panchayati Raj Institutions implemented the scheme at the grassroots level but did not initiate it.

Information Booster:

• SGRY was later merged into the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), now known as MGNREGA.

• The scheme focused on poverty alleviation, food security, and infrastructure creation in rural India.

Additional Knowledge:

Private Sector (Option b)

• Has no role in initiating or funding SGRY.

• Only government bodies were involved in policy formation.

Panchayati Raj Institutions (Option c)

• They were responsible for local implementation, not initiation.

• Gram Panchayats executed works under the scheme.

State Governments (Option d)

• States provided 25% of the funds but did not initiate the scheme.

• Their role was supportive, not foundational.