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24TH July 2024 (14 Topics)

Revamped PMAY 2.0

Context

The Indian government has announced a significant boost to the housing sector through a revamped version of the Pradhan MantriAwasYojana (PMAY). The fourth phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY) to connect 25,000 habitations with all-weather roads is announced.

About PMAY 2.0

  • This initiative aims to address housing needs for poor and middle-class families in urban areas, with a massive budgetary allocation of Rs 10 lakh crore.
  • Under PMAY 2.0, the government plans to benefit one crore families by providing affordable housing loans and interest subsidies.
  • Additionally, provisions are being made to include an additional three crore houses under the scheme across rural and urban areas.
  • The recent budget has allocated Rs 82,576.57 crore to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for 2024-2025, marking an 8.03% increase from the previous year.

About Pradhan MantriAwasYojana (PMAY)

  • Launched in: 2015
  • PMAY focuses on providing pucca houses with essential amenities to eligible beneficiaries in urban areas.
  • The scheme has been instrumental in improving housing conditions and ensuring dignified living for millions.

Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY)

  • Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY) was launched in 2000 to provide connectivity to unconnected Habitations as part of a poverty reduction strategy.
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