Question
Which scheme of the Central Government aims to improve
the quality of life of people & overall habitat in the rural areas?Solution
Indira Awas Yojana was launched in 1985 by Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, as one of the major flagship programs of the Ministry of Rural Development to construct houses for BPL population in the villages. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana was launched in 2000-2001 to improve the quality of life of people living in rural areas. The focus was on five crucial developments i.e., Primary Education, Better Rural Roads, Clean Drinking Water, Primary Health, and Nutrition. And Rural Electrification as well but that was added in 2001-2002. Samagra Awaas Yojana was launched 1.4.1999. The objective of this scheme is to improve the quality of life of the people and overall habitat in the rural areas. Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana was launched in 2001, it is a centrally sponsored scheme which aims to improve the living conditions of slum dwellers across India, hoping to transform the way of life in these slums.
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