Question

    Under the PM Awas Yojana (Urban), which of the following components specifically targets the provision of houses to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Lower-Income Groups (LIG) through credit-linked subsidies?

    A In-situ Slum Redevelopment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Affordable Housing in Partnership Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Subsidy for Beneficiary-led Individual House Construction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Enhancement of Rural Housing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The CLSS component of PMAY (Urban) provides interest subsidies on home loans to EWS and LIG categories, thus making housing loans more affordable for these groups.

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