Q. Amarjeet Sinha committee has been constituted for which of the following?
Answer:
To review the implementation of the MGNREGA scheme.
Notes:
- The Central government has constituted a committee to review the implementation of the MGNREGA scheme, especially to assess the programme’s efficacy as a poverty alleviation tool. The committee, headed by former Rural Development secretary Amarjeet Sinha.
- Rajiv Mehrishi Committee was constituted to measure the impact on the national economy and financial stability of waiving of interest and COVID-19 related moratorium. To give suggestions to mitigate financial constraints of various sections of society.
- Ratan P Watal committee was constituted to suggest steps to promote card payments with an aim to discourage cash transactions.
- The Supreme Court of India has constituted a five-member committee to probe the security breach during the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Punjab. The committee will be headed by former apex court judge Justice Indu Malhotra.