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What is the primary socio-economic objective of the 'Godhan Nyaya Yojana' launched by the Government of Chhattisgarh?
A. Procuring cow dung from livestock owners at fixed prices to promote organic farming, rural livelihoods, and stray cattle management✓ Correct Answer
B. Providing direct cash subsidies to heavy metal industries located in the Korba industrial zone
C. Constructing multi-lane expressways connecting Raipur to major industrial hubs in neighboring states
D. Exporting surplus paddy grain directly to international markets through state trading corporations
💡 Solution & Explanation
Godhan Nyaya Yojana is an innovative rural economy initiative where the state government purchases cow dung from livestock rearers to manufacture vermicompost and other organic products, thereby supplementing rural incomes, promoting organic agriculture, and tackling open grazing issues. It integrates traditional rural practices with sustainable economic development. The program has expanded rural cooperative manufacturing units across various village clusters.
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