Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Mahatma Gandhi.
· The Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) is inspired by the vision of Mahatma Gandhi.
· Mahatma Gandhi emphasized the importance of rural development and self-sufficiency in villages.
Key point of Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojna:
· Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojna (SAGY) is a rural development program launched by the Government of India in October 2014. The primary objective of SAGY is to develop model villages, called "Adarsh Grams," by improving the socio-economic and physical infrastructure, thereby making them sustainable and replicable examples of rural development.
· Launch Date: October 11, 2014 .
· Initiative By: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
· Objective: Holistic development of selected villages by Members of Parliament (MPs) across various parameters like health, education, sanitation, livelihood, and infrastructure.
· Selection of Villages: Each MP is expected to adopt and develop three villages by 2019 and subsequently develop five more by 2024.
· Implementation: The MPs lead the program and are responsible for coordinating and monitoring the developmental activities in their adopted villages .