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By December 2019, more than one crore houses have been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana launched?

By December 2019, more than one crore houses have been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana launched? Correct Answer 2015

  • More than one crore houses have been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).
  • A total of 57 lakh houses are in various stages of construction of which, nearly 30 Lakh houses have been completed.
  • PMAY (U) is one of the largest affordable housing programmes in the world.
  • The houses sanctioned so far under the Mission involve an investment of about 5.70 lakh crore rupees.
  • The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) was introduced by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on 1 June 2015.

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