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Sampoornata Abhiyan

6th July, 2024

Sampoornata Abhiyan

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Context:

  • NITI Aayog launched the ‘Sampoornata for Abhiyan’ today.

About 'Sampoornata Abhiyan' :

Objective and Scope:

  • The campaign aims to achieve 100% coverage of 12 key social sector indicators across 112 Aspirational Districts and 500 Blocks.
  • It runs from July 4th to September 30th, 2024, spanning three months.

Launch and Participation:

  • Significant nationwide participation was observed from citizens, officials, community leaders, and students across various regions from Jammu and Kashmir to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • The launch events included activities like health camps, cultural programs, awareness rallies, and competitions.

Local Engagement and Commitment:

  • Aspirational Districts and Blocks pledged commitment through the 'Sampoornata Pledge' to achieve campaign goals.
  • Local participation was robust with events such as health camps in Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, and educational initiatives in Haryana and Andhra Pradesh.

Inclusive Approach:

  • The campaign emphasised inclusivity by involving Asha and Anganwadi workers, school children, and NCC cadets in awareness drives and competitions.
  • Activities like painting competitions and health camps focused on nutritional education and healthcare.

Regional Participation:

  • Northeastern states actively participated, with leaders from Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur launching events and health camps to kick-start the campaign.

Execution Strategy:

  • The campaign includes a variety of awareness activities such as Gram Sabhas, exhibitions, and health camps organized by local officials and elected representatives.
  • Young Professionals from NITI Aayog are providing on-ground support across 300 districts to ensure effective execution.

Collaborative Effort:

  • Collaboration with central ministries, state governments, and Union Territories enhances the campaign's impact and promotes competitive and cooperative federalism.

Impact and Future Prospects:

  • The campaign's success will be measured by achieving full saturation of the targeted indicators, which will contribute to socio-economic development in less developed areas.

Focus Areas of 'Sampoornata Abhiyan' in:

Aspirational Blocks KPIs:

  • Percentage of pregnant women registered for Antenatal Care (ANC) within the first trimester;
  • Percentage of persons screened for Diabetes against the targeted population in the Block;
  • Percentage of persons screened for Hypertension against the targeted population in the Block;
  • Percentage of pregnant women taking Supplementary Nutrition under the ICDS Programme regularly;
  • Percentage of Soil Health Cards generated against the soil sample collection target; and
  • Percentage of SHGs that have received a Revolving Fund against the total SHGs in the block

Aspirational Districts KPIs:

  • Percentage of pregnant women registered for Antenatal Care (ANC) within the first trimester;
  • Percentage of pregnant women taking Supplementary Nutrition under the ICDS Programme regularly;
  • Percentage of children fully immunized (9-11 months) (BCG+DPT3+OPV3+Measles 1);
  • Number of Soil Health Cards distributed;
  • Percentage of schools with functional electricity at the secondary level; and
  • Percentage of schools providing textbooks to children within 1 month of the start of the academic session.

Conclusion:

  • The 'Sampoornata Abhiyan' represents a concerted effort towards comprehensive socio-economic development, leveraging local participation and collaborative governance to achieve tangible outcomes across India's Aspirational Districts and Blocks.

Source

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2030805

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Which of the following is NOT a focus area under the 'Sampoornata Abhiyan' for Aspirational Districts?

  1. Percentage of pregnant women registered for Antenatal Care (ANC) within the first trimester
  2. Percentage of persons screened for Diabetes against the targeted population in the Block
  3. Percentage of schools with functional electricity at the secondary level
  4. Percentage of Soil Health Cards generated against the soil sample collection target

Options:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 4 and 1 only

Answer is C.

Explanation:

The 'Sampoornata Abhiyan' focuses on achieving 100% coverage of key social sector indicators across Aspirational Districts and Blocks. For Aspirational Districts, the focus areas include:

  1. Percentage of pregnant women registered for Antenatal Care (ANC) within the first trimester
  2. Percentage of pregnant women taking Supplementary Nutrition under the ICDS Programme regularly
  3. Percentage of children fully immunized (9-11 months) (BCG+DPT3+OPV3+Measles 1)
  4. Number of Soil Health Cards distributed
  5. Percentage of schools with functional electricity at the secondary level
  6. Percentage of schools providing textbooks to children within 1 month of the start of the academic session

Q)  Which of the following statements about the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is NOT true?

  1. AISRF aims to increase the uptake of leading-edge science and technology through bilateral collaboration.
  2. The funding supports projects solely focused on environmental sustainability.
  3. Projects funded under AISRF are selected based on scientific excellence and potential global impact.
  4. AISRF is jointly managed and funded by the governments of India and Australia.

Answer B.

Explanation:

●The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) aims to foster bilateral collaboration in science and technology (S&T) between Australia and India. It supports projects across various strategic research areas, not limited solely to environmental sustainability. The fund is jointly managed and funded by both governments, and projects are selected based on scientific excellence and their potential to make a significant global impact. Therefore, option 2 is not true as AISRF funds projects in multiple scientific domains, not exclusively environmental sustainability.

Q) Which of the following is NOT covered under the Public Records Act of 1993 in India?

  1. Public sector undertakings
  2. Non-governmental organizations
  3. Statutory bodies and corporations
  4. Commissions and committees

Options:

  1. 2 and 3 only
  2. 2 and 4 only
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 1 and 2 only

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Public Records Act of 1993 in India regulates the management, preservation, and access to public records. It applies to:

  1. Central government departments
  2. State government departments
  3. Public sector undertakings
  4. Statutory bodies and corporations
  5. Commissions and committees

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