The erstwhile rural housing scheme Indira Awas Yojana was restructured into Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G). PMAY-G came into effect from 1st April 2016. Objective is to provide pucca houses to all who are houseless and living in dilapidated houses in rural areas by 2022. ● The target of Housing for all to be achieved in 2 phases: ○ To achieve “Housing for all” by 2022, the number of houses that need to be constructed is 2.95 crore. This is to be achieved in two phases. ○ 1st phase (2016-17 to 2018-19): 1 crore houses to be constructed ○ 2nd Phase (2019-20 to 2021-22): 2.95 crore houses to be constructed ● Financial assistance provided for the construction of houses: ○ In plain Areas, financial assistance of Rs. 1.2 lakh is given. ○ In hilly states/difficult areas /Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for Selected Tribal and Backward Districts, financial assistance of Rs. 1.3 lakh is given. ○ It includes the assistance of Rs. 12,000 for the construction of the toilet under Swach Bharat Abhiyan. ○ The unit size is 25 sq.m including a dedicated area for hygienic cooking. ○ The beneficiary would be facilitated to avail loan of up to Rs.70,000/- for construction of the house, which is optional. ○ Funds will be released in 4 instalments directly to the account of the beneficiary. ● Salient features: ○ Identification of beneficiaries: Based on the Housing deprivation parameter as per the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC). ○ Role of Gram Sabha: The list of beneficiaries as per SECC has to be verifi ed by Gram Sabha. ○ Funding pattern: the cost of unit assistance is shared between Central and State Govt. in the ratio 60:40 in plain areas and 90:10 for North Eastern and hilly states. ○ The beneficiary is also entitled to 90 days of unskilled labour under MGNREGA. ○ Empowerment of women: Allotment of the house is made jointly in the name of Husband and Wife.
What is the budget package allocated in 2022-23 for the PM Kisan scheme?
Under which article can Parliament set a condition for employment within the state or union territory?
In the December 2022 quarter (FY23), by what percentage did the number of insolvency cases increase compared to the previous period?
S.D.R with reference to IMF stands for:
Where is Nestle headquartered in the World?
A Suitable Boy is a book penned by which of the following writers?
What was the volume of UPI transactions recorded for the month of December according to the latest data released by NPCI?
Which of the following Indian freedom fighters said that "Be the change that you wish to see in the world"?
The last king of the Maurya dynasty was____________.
In which year did Pakistan win the Kabaddi (Circle style) World Cup?