Centre cleared 4.5 lakh houses for Telangana under PMAY: Kishan Reddy
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Why in news
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced the Central government's sanction of 4.5 lakh houses for Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
Background
The PMAY project for Telangana includes 1.3 lakh urban units and 3 lakh rural houses at a total cost of ₹4,350 crore. Additionally, the Union Budget allocated ₹406 crore to the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePMAY: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana aims to provide housing for the rural and urban poor.
- FactTelangana PMAY allocation: 4.5 lakh houses (1.3 lakh urban, 3 lakh rural) at a cost of ₹4,350 crore.
- BodyAtomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research received ₹406 crore in the Union Budget.
- BodyARCI, CDFD, and NIAB received approximately ₹3,000 crore in funding.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of housing schemes like PMAY in alleviating rural-urban migration and promoting inclusive infrastructure development in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Urban-Rural disparity: Addressing housing shortages to curb distress migration to urban hubs
- Fiscal federalism: Balancing state-specific infrastructure needs with Central budgetary allocations
Keywords: Inclusive growth · Rural-urban migration · Housing deficit · Infrastructure development · Fiscal allocation
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