According to a statement by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, by October 2020, 3 crore dwellings have been constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Who is the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting?

According to a statement by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, by October 2020, 3 crore dwellings have been constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Who is the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting? Correct Answer Prakash Javadekar

The correct answer is Prakash Javadekar.

  • 3 crore dwellings have so far been constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in the country and 1.5 crore more are in the pipeline.
  • This was informed by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar.
  • He informed that Pune Municipal Corporation has so far completed construction of 2,918 dwellings under 5 different PAY projects, which have been approved by the centre.

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