News: The Union Rural Development Ministry has, for the first time, allowed the self-survey for beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin.
1. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) was launched in 2016 as a centrally sponsored scheme.
2. It aims to provide a pucca house with basic amenities to rural families, who are homeless or living in kutcha and dilapidated houses, by 2024.
3. It is a flagship mission by the Ministry of Rural Development but implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
4. The beneficiaries are identified by the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 and verified by the Gram Sabha.
5. Under the scheme, financial assistance of Rs 1.2 lakh per unit is provided for the plain areas, and 1.3 lakh per unit for hilly areas, difficult areas and Integrated Action Plan (IAP) districts.
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