On December 8, the Union Cabinet agreed to the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Rural) for another three years.
During a media interaction, Anurag Thakur said that the extension has been granted beyond March 2021, and till March 2024.
During a media interaction, Anurag Thakur said that the extension has been granted beyond March 2021, and till March 2024.
About the Scheme:
According to Thakur the scheme will ensure housing for all in rural areas. A government spokesperson said the extension of the scheme will help in construction of the remaining 155.75 lakh houses. It will help achieve the target of 2.95 crore ‘pucca’ houses.
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana:
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), is a chief mission of Government of India which was implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The scheme was launched on 25th June 2015.
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.
The decision by the Cabinet is expected to provide the under privileged with the comfort of which they are deprived of.
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