Q. 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme, recently seen in the news, is associated with which state?
Answer:
Chhattisgarh
Notes: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai recently requested special central grants due to the state's large tribal population, challenging geographical conditions, and Naxal activities. During a meeting with the 16th Finance Commission, he highlighted rapid development efforts in Naxal-affected areas through the 'Niyad Nellanar Yojana,' which aims to provide basic amenities like education and health. The CM noted that mining activities are causing additional environmental and health costs, with GST benefiting other states more than Chhattisgarh.