Assam Cabinet Launches MODI Scheme

August 28, 2023
Current Context: The MODI scheme stands for Most Outstanding District Initiative. It is a new policy launched by the Assam government on August 25, 2023, to encourage and reward the districts that excel in solid waste management and sanitation.
Assam Cabinet Launches MODI Scheme
  • The scheme has a budget of Rs 100 crore, which will be given to the district that is declared as the cleanest in the state.
  • The assessment will be based on 108 parameters, including cleanliness, legacy waste disposal, maximum coverage of clean drinking water, etc. The results will be announced by the first week of April 2024.
  • The MODI scheme is part of the state government’s efforts to improve the quality of life and environment in Assam. It also aims to create a sense of competition and cooperation among the districts to achieve the best practices in waste management and sanitation.
  • The MODI scheme is not related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi or his policies. However, some people may see it as a tribute or a coincidence. The name of the scheme was chosen by the Assam cabinet, which is led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Question:

Q.1 What does MODI stand for in the context of the scheme launched by the Assam government?
a. Most Outstanding District Initiative
b. Most Outstanding Development Initiative
c. Most Outstanding Digital Initiative
d. Most Outstanding Disaster Initiative

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