Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ? 1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026. 2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. 3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories. Select the answer using the code given below :
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 only ✓ UPSC's answer
- (c) 1 and 3
- (d) 2 and 3
Why the answer is (b)
• The Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan was approved by the Cabinet in April 2022 for implementation from 2022–23 to 2025–26 (co-terminus with the 15th Finance Commission period), so the dates in statement 1 are wrong.
• Its central objective is to strengthen the governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions so they can localise and deliver the Sustainable Development Goals — statement 2 is correct.
• Funding is shared: 60:40 between Centre and States generally, 90:10 for North-eastern, hill and Jammu & Kashmir, and 100% Central only for Union Territories; so statement 3 ('100% for all States and UTs') is wrong.
• The scheme finances training, Gram Panchayat buildings, e-governance and incentives for well-performing panchayats.
• Hence 2 only, option (b).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1 and 2
- Statement 1 is wrong: the period is 2022-23 to 2025-26.
- (c) 1 and 3
- Both 1 and 3 are wrong (dates and funding pattern).
- (d) 2 and 3
- Statement 3 is wrong: Central share is 60% for most States, 100% only for UTs.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, held on 24 May 2026. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.