Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana — Gramin?
1) Cost of unit assistance to be shared between Central and State Governments in the ratio 75:25 in plain areas.
2) The beneficiary will be entitled to 90 days of unskilled labour from MGNREGA.- Published on 28 Mar 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Only 2
- The cost of unit assistance to be shared between Central and State Governments in the ratio 60:40 in plain areas and 90:10 for North Eastern and hilly states.
- The additional financial requirement will be met by borrowing through National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) which is to be amortised through budgetary allocations after 2022.
- Under the existing rural housing scheme (Indira Awaas Yojana), financial assistance of Rs. 70,000 in plains areas and Rs. 75,000 in hilly/difficult areas is provided.
- The beneficiary is entitled to 90 days of unskilled labour from MGNREGA. This will be ensured through a server linkage between PMAY and MGNREGA.
- Locally appropriate house designs, incorporating features to address the natural calamities common to the region will be made available to beneficiaries.
