CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under Which scheme the Union Government approves construction of 30, 000 affordable houses on Private land?
A
Digital India Programme
B
Gramin Bhandaran Yojana
C
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana
D
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJjBY)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)-PMAY (U) As per PMAY(U) guidelines, the size of a house for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) could be upto 30 sq. mt. carpet area, however States/UTs have the flexibility to enhance the size of houses in consultation and approval of the Ministry.

Detailed explanation-2: -(Affordable Housing in Partnership) • A Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) • To provide financial assistance to EWS houses being built in various partnership models by States/UTs/Cities including private sector and industries.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Mission addresses urban housing shortage among the EWS/LIG and MIG categories including the slum dwellers by ensuring a pucca house to all eligible urban households by the year 2022, when Nation completes 75 years of its Independence.

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