Question : The Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) was merged with which program to form the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)?
Option 1: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Option 2: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Option 3: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Option 4: National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
Correct Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a flagship housing scheme launched by the Government of India. It aims to provide affordable and quality housing to all eligible beneficiaries, primarily focusing on the economically weaker sections (EWS), low-income groups (LIG), and the marginalized sections of society.
The merger of the Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan led to the formation of the PMAY with an enhanced focus on providing housing for all along with improved sanitation facilities. The synergy between housing and sanitation aims to ensure that beneficiaries not only have access to decent housing but also live in clean and healthy environments.
