Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.i. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme has been initiated to provide assistance for completing incomplete irrigation projects.ii. They have to be approved by the Planning Commission to avail the benefit.

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Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
i. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme has been initiated to provide assistance for completing incomplete irrigation projects.
ii. They have to be approved by the Planning Commission to avail the benefit.

i only

ii only

both

none

Explanation:
The Government of India initiated this scheme in 1996 to provide assistance to irrigation schemes.

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