economics medium True/False

Under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G), the financial assistance provided for constructing a pucca house is uniform across all geographical terrains, offering the exact same amount to beneficiaries in plain areas and difficult hilly regions.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

The scheme recognizes the logistical challenges and higher cost of transporting construction materials to remote, difficult terrains. Therefore, the unit assistance is deliberately higher for beneficiaries in hilly states, difficult areas, and IAP districts (e.g., Rs. 1.30 lakh) compared to those in the plains (e.g., Rs. 1.20 lakh) to ensure the subsidy is practically sufficient to build a quality house.

Topic Indian Economy - Schemes
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL
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