CM, Governors & Schemes — Set 12

Correct Answer: B. Engaging citizens actively in governance, planning, and monitoring of public services

Jan Bhagidari (people's participation) is a governance concept in Madhya Pradesh that involves actively engaging citizens in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of government schemes and public services. The concept emphasizes transparency, accountability, and community ownership of development programs. MP has implemented Jan Bhagidari across various sectors including water supply, sanitation, education, and local infrastructure. The model has been recognized as a best practice in participatory governance. Citizen engagement forums, village-level committees, and social audits are key components of this approach.

Correct Answer: C. Mohan Yadav

Mohan Yadav was sworn in as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh in December 2023 after the BJP won the assembly elections held in November 2023 with a strong majority. He replaced Shivraj Singh Chouhan who did not stand for re-election as CM. Mohan Yadav is a BJP leader from Ujjain and had previously served as a minister in the Chouhan government. His selection as CM came as a surprise to many political observers as he was not among the widely expected candidates. Mohan Yadav has focused on continuing MP's development trajectory while also emphasizing cow protection and religious tourism.

Correct Answer: B. Unorganized sector workers (asangathit majdoor) outside formal employment

The Sambal Yojana (officially Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan Sambal Yojana) is a comprehensive welfare scheme for unorganized sector workers in Madhya Pradesh, providing them social security benefits including accidental death compensation, natural death support, education support for children, and maternity benefits. The scheme targets workers outside the formal employment system who are not covered by ESIC, PF, or other formal social security. Sambal registered workers also get reduced electricity bills under a separate provision. The scheme was renamed and restructured at different times but continues to benefit millions of unorganized workers in MP.

Correct Answer: A. Mukhyamantri Grih Nirman Yojana

The Mukhyamantri Grih Nirman Yojana is MP's state-level housing scheme that complements the central PMAY for rural housing and PMAY-Urban. The scheme targets Below Poverty Line (BPL) and lower income group families for housing support. Madhya Pradesh has been among the top performers in housing construction under PMAY-Gramin. The state has built lakhs of houses for rural poor under PMAY. The housing schemes come with provisions for toilets, LPG connections, electricity, and clean water under convergence with other central programs.

Correct Answer: B. Meritorious students from economically weaker sections for higher education abroad and in premier institutions

The Mukhyamantri Aarohan Scholarship Scheme in Madhya Pradesh provides financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections who secure admission to premier higher education institutions in India and abroad. The scheme aims to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent talented students from accessing quality higher education. Support covers tuition fees, living expenses, and other education costs at institutions like IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, and foreign universities. The scheme is part of MP's broader education investment strategy to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their potential.

Correct Answer: B. Khelo India program

The 'One District One Sports' initiative in Madhya Pradesh is linked to and complements the central government's Khelo India program, which aims to develop sports infrastructure and talent at the grassroots level. Under this initiative, each district in MP identifies a traditional or popular sport and develops focused infrastructure and coaching for it. The program aims to identify and nurture sporting talent from rural and tribal areas. MP has a strong sporting tradition in disciplines like archery (tribal communities), wrestling, kabaddi, and hockey, and the initiative aims to build on these strengths.

Correct Answer: B. Malnourished children (0-5 years) and pregnant/lactating women

The Mukhyamantri Lad Lakar Yojana and related nutrition schemes in Madhya Pradesh target the improvement of nutrition outcomes for malnourished children aged 0-5 years and pregnant and lactating women. MP has historically had high levels of child malnutrition, and targeted nutrition schemes provide supplementary feeding, nutritional supplements, and health monitoring. The scheme works in conjunction with the ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) anganwadi network. MP has made progress in reducing child malnutrition rates but continues to face challenges in remote tribal areas where malnutrition remains high.

Correct Answer: B. Regularization of unauthorized colonies in urban areas

The 'Mera Ghar Mera Adhikar' scheme addresses the regularization of unauthorized residential colonies in urban areas of Madhya Pradesh, providing residents with legal ownership documents for their homes and land. Millions of urban residents in MP live in unauthorized colonies without proper land titles, making them vulnerable to eviction and unable to access housing loans and urban services. The scheme has regularized hundreds of such colonies across the state. This brings these residents into the formal economy and allows them to avail banking, insurance, and other formal sector benefits.

Correct Answer: B. Subsidized food grain distribution to vulnerable sections

The Annapurna Yojana in Madhya Pradesh provides subsidized food grains to vulnerable sections of the population, particularly to those who may not be covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The scheme complements the central PDS (Public Distribution System) and ensures food security for the most marginalized households. The scheme specifically targets elderly, infirm, destitute, and homeless persons who may not have ration cards. MP has also expanded its food security coverage through the 'Mukhyamantri Annapurna' scheme to ensure no one goes hungry in the state.

Correct Answer: A. To reduce wedding expenses and reduce child marriage by setting minimum age requirements

The Samuh Vivah Protsahan Yojana (Mass Marriage Incentive Scheme) in Madhya Pradesh organizes group weddings for economically weaker section families with financial assistance from the government for each couple. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden of weddings on poor families, combat the practice of child marriage (by requiring minimum age), and discourage the dowry system. Financial assistance includes gifts for the new couple, ceremonial expenses, and in some cases household goods. The scheme has been running since the early 2000s and has benefited hundreds of thousands of couples across MP.