Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) in Himachal Pradesh, 19,578 houses have been sanctioned in Himachal Pradesh and ____________ houses have been completed as of November 9, 2023.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 14,906.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) in Himachal Pradesh, 19,578 houses have been sanctioned, and 14,906 houses have been completed as of November 9, 2023. It was launched in 2016. It aims to provide "Housing for All" by the year 2024. It focuses on addressing the housing needs of rural India by providing affordable and quality housing to eligible households.
Financial Assistance:
- ₹1.20 lakh per house in plain areas.
- ₹1.30 lakh per house in hilly, difficult, or Integrated Action Plan (IAP) areas.
- Additional support of ₹12,000 for constructing toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G).
- Wages for construction are provided under MGNREGA.