Current context: Maharashtra government launched 'Shiv Bhojan' scheme on 26th January 2020, on the occasion of the 71st Republic Day.
a. Madhya Pradesh
b. Maharashtra
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Bihar
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- The 'Shiv Bhojan' scheme is aimed at providing a meal to the poor for just Rs 10.
- The scheme is launched on a pilot basis at an expected expenditure of Rs 6.4 crore.
- Under this, thalis or lunch plates would be available to people at designated centres/ canteens during a stipulated time in all the districts.
- The 'thali' consists of two chapatis, one vegetable, rice and dal.
- The goal of the scheme is to provide affordable and quality food to all, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and financial status.
- The "Shiv Bhojan Thali" canteen is also inaugurated in different regions of the state.
- Under the pilot scheme, at least one 'Shiv Bhojan' canteen has been started at district headquarters.
Question:
Q.1 Which State government launched 'Shiv Bhojan' scheme on 26th January 2020, on the occasion of the 71st Republic Day?a. Madhya Pradesh
b. Maharashtra
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Bihar