Question — Q.74
Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct?
1The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
2The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.
3The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.
A1 and 2
B2 only ✓
C1 and 3
D2 and 3
Each Statement — Verified from Official PIB/CCEA Approval
1
✗ Wrong — start date is 2022, not 2021
Implementation period: 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026
The revamped RGSA was approved by CCEA on 13 April 2022 for implementation from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 — co-terminus with the 15th Finance Commission period.Statement 1 says “1st April, 2021” — wrong by one full year. The previous (original) RGSA ran from 2018-19 to 2021-22. The revamped scheme started after that, from April 2022. The end date (31st March 2026) is correct.
✗ Correct period: 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2026 (not 2021)
CCEA approval: 13 April 2022 · Period: 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2026 · Co-terminus with 15th Finance Commission · Total outlay: ₹5,911 crore
2
✓ Correct — objective is PRI governance for SDGs
Key objective: develop governance capabilities of PRIs to deliver on SDGs
Correct. The official CCEA approval states: “to develop governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through inclusive local governance.”This has been the core objective since RGSA was first announced in Budget 2016-17. The revamped scheme continues this focus, with all capacity building activities incorporating SDG principles such as “leaving no one behind” and “reaching the farthest first.” Around 2.78 lakh Rural Local Bodies are covered.
✓ Official CCEA text: “develop governance capabilities of PRIs to deliver on SDGs”
Beneficiaries: ~60 lakh Elected Representatives, functionaries, and stakeholders · Ministry of Panchayati Raj implements it
3
✗ Wrong — 100% only for certain UTs, not ALL states
Central funding share is 100% for all States and Union Territories
This is wrong. The funding pattern is differentiated — not 100% for all states:• General/Other States: 60:40 (Centre:State) — Central share is only 60%
• NE States, Hilly States, UT of J&K: 90:10 (Centre:State) — Central share is 90%
• Other UTs (without legislature): 100% Central share — no state government to share
• Central Components of the scheme are fully funded by Centre regardless of state category
Statement 3 is a classic overgeneralisation — 100% central share applies only to UTs without legislature (like Chandigarh, Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli). Most states pay 40% of state component costs.
✗ Funding pattern is NOT 100% for all — three tiers exist
General States: 60:40 · NE/Hilly/J&K: 90:10 · Other UTs: 100% Central · Central Components: 100% regardless
RGSA Funding Pattern — Category-wise Central Share
| Category of State/UT | Central Share | State Share | Examples |
| General States | 60% | 40% | Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, UP, etc. |
| NE States + Hilly States + UT of J&K | 90% | 10% | Assam, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, J&K UT |
| Other UTs (no legislature) | 100% | 0% | Chandigarh, Lakshadweep, D&NH, Puducherry components |
| Central Components (all states) | 100% | 0% | Incentivisation of Panchayats, e-Panchayat Mission Mode, etc. |
| Total outlay | ₹3,700 crore (Central) | ₹2,211 crore (State) | Total: ₹5,911 crore · Period: 2022-23 to 2025-26 |
Key Facts — Revamped RGSA at a Glance
| Parameter | Detail |
| Period (Statement 1) | 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2026 (NOT 2021). Co-terminus with 15th Finance Commission. |
| Objective (Statement 2) | Develop governance capabilities of PRIs to deliver on SDGs ✓ — through inclusive local governance and capacity building. |
| Funding (Statement 3) | NOT 100% for all states. General states = 60:40 · NE/Hilly/J&K = 90:10 · Other UTs = 100% Central only. |
| Approval | CCEA approved on 13 April 2022 · Ministry of Panchayati Raj is implementing agency |
| Beneficiaries | ~60 lakh Elected Representatives, functionaries, and stakeholders · ~2.78 lakh Rural Local Bodies |
| Previous scheme | Original RGSA: 2018-19 to 2021-22 · ₹7,255.50 crore outlay · 60:40 funding (same pattern) |
| SDG linkage | All training modules incorporate SDG principles — “leaving no one behind,” “reaching the farthest first” · Panchayats incentivised for SDG attainment |
Memory Trick
🧠 Two Precise Errors to Remember
Statement 1 trap — 2021 vs 2022: The revamped RGSA started on 1 April 2022. The previous scheme ended on 31 March 2022. CCEA approved the revamped version in April 2022. “Revamped = 2022, not 2021.” End date (2026) is correct — only the start date is wrong.
Statement 3 trap — “all states” generalisation: 100% central share applies only to UTs without legislature. General states pay 40% of state component. NE/Hilly states and J&K UT pay 10%. Whenever a scheme claims “100% for all states,” verify — most Centrally Sponsored Schemes have differential funding patterns.
RGSA standard pattern — 60:40: General states always contribute 40% under most CSS schemes. RGSA follows this standard: 60 Centre: 40 State. NE exception: 90:10. Only UTs (without their own government) get 100% central funding.
