Q. Which of the following statement is NOT correct about “Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) – Urban”?

[A] The eligibility criteria for the scheme are annual income cap is up to Rs 3 lakh for EWS, Rs 3-6 lakh for LIG and Rs 6 to 18 lakhs for MIG.

[B] The beneficiary family should not own a pucca house either in his/her name or in the name of any member of his/her family in any part of India.

[C] States have the flexibility for choosing best options to meet the demand of housing.

[D] Central grant of Rs. Two lakhs per house, on an average, will be available under the slum rehabilitation programme.

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: “Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) – Urban”: Beneficiaries include Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low-Income Groups (LIGs) and Middle-Income Groups (MIGs).

  • The annual income cap is up to Rs 3 lakh for EWS, Rs 3-6 lakh for LIG and Rs 6 to 18 lakhs for MIG.
  • The beneficiary family should not own a pucca house either in his/her name or in the name of any member of his/her family in any part of India.
  • Flexibility to States for choosing best options to meet the demand of housing in their states.
  • Central grant of Rs. one lakh per house, on an average, will be available under the slum rehabilitation programme.
  • National Housing Bank (NHB) and Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) have been designated as Central Nodal Agency for implementation of CLSS.

Source: FORUMIAS

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