Question

The government, in February 2011, set up a task force to create a way to provide direct subsidies to the ultimate beneficiaries on petroleum working gas and fertilizers. The task force will be headed by

• A. Nandan Nilekani
• B. Apoorva Sinha
• C. Sangam Chitra
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In February 2011, the government established a task force to develop a system for providing direct subsidies to the end beneficiaries for petroleum, natural gas, and fertilizers. The leadership of this task force was entrusted to Nandan Nilekani, who was noted for his significant contributions to technology and public service, particularly with the implementation of the Aadhaar project in India. This decision aimed to leverage his expertise in technology-driven large-scale implementations to ensure the effective distribution of subsidies.