Question

    Consider the following statements: I. Pradhan

    Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban scheme has recently been extended up to 31 December 2024. II. So Far 122.69 crore houses have been sanctioned under the scheme by Ministry of housing and urban affairs. III. The Scheme was launched on 14 August 2014. Which statement/statements is/are incorrect?
    A Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All I,II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Union Cabinet approved an extension to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban up to December 31, 2024 so that the houses sanctioned under the scheme can be completed. While the initial demand for houses was 112 crore, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has so far sanctioned 122.69 crore houses, of which 102.59 crore have been grounded and 61.77 crore have been delivered. PMAY-Urban Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban) - It is a welfare scheme launched by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on 25 June,2015. The main objective of this scheme is to provide central assistance to implementing agencies through States and UTs for providing houses to all eligible families / beneficiaries.

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