Question

    Which of the following is/are the beneficiaries under

    the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin): I. People belonging to SCs/STs II. Freed bonded labourers III. Ex-servicemen and retired members of the paramilitary forces Select the correct answer using the code given below:
    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I and II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E I, II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ministry Involved: Ministry of Rural development. Aim: To provide a pucca house with basic amenities to all rural families, who are homeless or living in kutcha or dilapidated houses by the end of March 2022. To help rural people Below the Poverty Line (BPL) in construction of dwelling units and upgradation of existing unserviceable kutcha houses by providing assistance in the form of a full grant. Beneficiaries: People belonging to SCs/STs, freed bonded labourers and non-SC/ST categories, widows or next-of-kin of defence personnel killed in action, ex-servicemen and retired members of the paramilitary forces, disabled persons and minorities.

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