Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana — Gramin?
1) The scheme would be implemented in rural areas throughout India with no exceptions apart from difference between plain and hilly areas.
2) An eligible family living in plains will get Rs. 1.20 lakh and those living in ‘hilly and difficult’ areas will receive an assistance of Rs. 1.30 lakh under the scheme.- Published on 28 Mar 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Only 2
- Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided for construction of pucca house to all houseless and households living in dilapidated houses.
- It is proposed that one crore households would be provided assistance for construction of pucca house under the project during the period from 2016-17 to 2018-19.
- It will Enhance the unit assistance to Rs. 1,20,000 in plain areas and to Rs. 1,30,000 in hilly states/difficult areas /IAP districts.
- The scheme would be implemented in rural areas throughout India except Delhi and Chandigarh.
- It will use Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC)-2011 data for identification of beneficiaries.
- It will set up National Technical Support Agency at national level to provide technical support in achieving the target set under the project.
