Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin)-New Rural Housing Scheme Approved

The Union Cabinet, has given its approval for the implementation of the rural housing scheme of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin.  Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided for construction of pucca house to all houseless and households living in dilapidated houses.Enhancing the unit assistance to Rs. 1,20,000 in plain areas and to Rs. 1,30,000 in hilly states/difficult areas /IAP districts.The beneficiary would be facilitated to avail loan of up to Rs.70,000/- for construction of the house which is optional.Identification of beneficiaries eligible for assistance and their prioritisation to be done using information from Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) ensuring total transparency and objectivity.


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