Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Scheme

Current Context: The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a scheme called ‘Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Scheme’.

• The scheme is worth Rs 100 lakh crore.
• The ‘Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Scheme’ aims to adopt a holistic and integrated approach for growth in the infrastructure sector.
• It also aims to create employment opportunities for the Indian youth.
• The GOI will be announcing the Master plan for the scheme in the upcoming days.
• The scheme will benefit industries to increase their productivity which will, in turn, boost the economic growth of India.
• The scheme will also help local manufacturers to evolve globally by adopting cutting-edge innovation and new-age technology to develop world-class products.

Question: 

Q.1 What is the amount sanctioned for the ‘Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti Scheme’?
a. Rs 80 lakh crore
b. Rs 90 lakh crore
c. Rs 100 lakh crore
d. Rs 120 lakh crore