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Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G)?
Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G)?
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) (correct)
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
What is the minimum size requirement for houses constructed under PMAY-G?
What is the minimum size requirement for houses constructed under PMAY-G?
- 25 sq m (correct)
- 30 sq m
- 22 sq m
- 20 sq m
By what method are beneficiaries for PMAY-G primarily identified?
By what method are beneficiaries for PMAY-G primarily identified?
- Recommendations from local government officials
- Random sampling of rural households
- Direct applications to the Ministry
- Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) parameters (correct)
Up to which date has the PMAY-G scheme been extended?
Up to which date has the PMAY-G scheme been extended?
What is specifically targeted for adoption to help transform houses into homes, under PMAY-G?
What is specifically targeted for adoption to help transform houses into homes, under PMAY-G?
How are funds transferred to PMAY-G beneficiaries?
How are funds transferred to PMAY-G beneficiaries?
Besides providing a pucca house, what else is specified as a key component of the PMAY-G objective?
Besides providing a pucca house, what else is specified as a key component of the PMAY-G objective?
What was the original target of houses to be covered under PMAY-G between 2016-17 to 2018-19?
What was the original target of houses to be covered under PMAY-G between 2016-17 to 2018-19?
As of 27th September 2022, approximately what percentage of the total target of houses have been constructed under PMAY-G?
As of 27th September 2022, approximately what percentage of the total target of houses have been constructed under PMAY-G?
What is indicated as being important in the construction of quality houses under the scheme?
What is indicated as being important in the construction of quality houses under the scheme?
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PMAY-G (Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin)
PMAY-G (Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin)
The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) is a flagship housing scheme by the Indian government, aiming to provide pucca houses with basic amenities to all houseless households and those residing in dilapidated or kutcha houses in rural areas.
Who implements PMAY-G?
Who implements PMAY-G?
PMAY-G is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) playing a key role in its functioning.
What is the minimum size of a house under PMAY-G?
What is the minimum size of a house under PMAY-G?
The minimum area requirement for houses under PMAY-G is 25 square meters, ensuring dedicated space for hygienic cooking.
How are beneficiaries identified for PMAY-G?
How are beneficiaries identified for PMAY-G?
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Who verifies the beneficiaries identified for PMAY-G?
Who verifies the beneficiaries identified for PMAY-G?
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How is the financial assistance for PMAY-G provided?
How is the financial assistance for PMAY-G provided?
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What is the overall goal of PMAY-G?
What is the overall goal of PMAY-G?
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What was the initial target of PMAY-G?
What was the initial target of PMAY-G?
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How does PMAY-G promote sustainable construction?
How does PMAY-G promote sustainable construction?
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What is the 'habitat approach' in PMAY-G?
What is the 'habitat approach' in PMAY-G?
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Study Notes
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G)
- Launched April 1, 2016, a flagship rural housing mission under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
- Aims to provide permanent houses (pucca) with basic amenities to all houseless and those living in temporary (kutcha) or dilapidated houses in rural areas
- Addresses rural housing shortage and contributes to "Housing for All"
- Minimum house size is 25 sq m, including cooking area
- As of September 27, 2022, 20 million houses completed out of a target of 27.2 million.
- Beneficiary selection uses Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) data verified by Gram Sabhas.
- Funds transferred directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts/post office accounts
- Program extended until March 31, 2024
Aim and Objectives
- Provide pucca houses with amenities to all houseless and those in kutcha/dilapidated rural homes by 2024.
- Immediate objective: Cover 10 million households (houseless/kutcha/dilapidated) in rural areas from 2016-17 to 2018-19
- Encourage quality construction using local materials, designs, and trained masons.
- Promote a habitat approach through convergence to turn houses into homes.
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This quiz covers the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), launched on April 1, 2016, to provide permanent housing in rural areas. The initiative aims to ensure 'Housing for All' by offering pucca houses with basic amenities to those in need. Learn about its objectives, achievements, and funding mechanisms.
