Q. With reference to recent government initiatives aimed at promoting services and allied sectors in India, consider the following pairs:
Scheme/InitiativeObjective
1. BharatNetBroadband connectivity in rural areas
2. PLI Scheme for TelecomBoost telecom and networking product manufacturing
3. PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infra MissionExpansion of private sector hospitals in urban India
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Quarterly-SFG-Jan-to-March
Red Book

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • BharatNet aims to provide broadband to all Gram Panchayats (GPs).
  • The PLI scheme (Oct 2021) is for telecom and networking product manufacturing.
  • The PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission is aimed at strengthening the public healthcare infrastructure, especially in Tier II and rural areas, not private hospitals.

Source- 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development and TMH Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh

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