Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct? 1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026. 2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. 3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories. Select the answer using the code given below :

Option (B) — 2 only

• Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan or RGSA is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
• It aims to strengthen and build the capacity of Panchayati Raj Institutions for effective rural governance.
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the continuation of the revamped RGSA to align with the Fifteenth Finance Commission period.

• Statement 1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026: Incorrect. The approved period for the revamped scheme is from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026.
• Statement 2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals: Correct. The primary objective is to develop the governance capabilities of Panchayats to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals through local action.
• Statement 3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories: Incorrect. The funding pattern is 60 to 40 for general States, 90 to 10 for North Eastern and Hilly States, and 100 percent central funding is only for Union Territories.