CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following state has achieved the second rank in the country under the ‘Best Performing State’ category in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban scheme?
A
Rajasthan
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Uttarakhand
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Madhya Pradesh has achieved second rank in the country under the ‘Best Performing State’ category in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban scheme, an official said.

Detailed explanation-2: -The specific objectives of the PMAY-U award are as follows: To recognize the achievements by States/UTs in the Mission. To encourage healthy competition among States/UTs/ULBs for achieving the goal of ‘Housing for All’ within stipulated time. To disseminate knowledge on effective methods of design and implementation.

Detailed explanation-3: -As per the scheme’s guidelines, the financial burden of implementation of the scheme is shared by the Centre and tate in a ratio of 60:40 in plain areas and 90:10 for hilly states (special category states which includes 8 North Eastern States, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and J&K).

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