Which Union Ministry is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme?

• A. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
• B. Ministry of Rural Development
• C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
• D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Answer: (B)

The PMGSY is under the authority of the Ministry of Rural Development and was begun on 15 August 2000. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its approval for the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I and II up to September 2022, for Rs 33,822 crore.