GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

GOVT SCHEMES POLICIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which scheme of the Central Government aims to improve the quality of life of people & overall habitat in the rural areas
A
Indira Awas Yojana
B
Samagra Awas Yojana (SAY)
C
Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (VAMBAY)
D
Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The underlying philosophy of Samagra Awaas Yojana is to provide convergence to the existing rural housing, sanitation and water supply schemes, with special emphasis on technology transfer, human resource development and habitat improvement with people’s participation.

Detailed explanation-2: -INTRODUCTION. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) has been devised in line with Government’s commitment to provide ‘Housing for All’ by 2022 in the rural areas. The scheme aims at providing a pucca house with basic amenities to all houseless householder living in kutcha and dilapidated houses by 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)– Housing for All” Mission for urban area will be 1.1 implemented during 2015-2022 and this Mission will provide Central Assistance to implementing agencies through States and UTs for providing houses to all eligible families/ beneficiaries by 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -The PMAY is applicable for houses built in both urban and rural areas. The scheme gives financial assistance in cities, while the PMAY subsidy for rural areas is also available. The amount of financial aid given to beneficiaries also varies between accessible and far-flung areas.

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