Question

Which of the following housing schemes was/were launched by HUDCO to give special emphasis on the development of rural areas of the country?
(A) Indira Awas Yojana
(B) Adarsh Gram/Adarsh Basti Yojana
(C) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

• A. Only (A)
• B. Only (B)
• C. Only (C)
• D. All (A), (B) and (C)

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only (A)

HUDCO started its rural housing activity from 1977-78 by extending loan assistance on affordable terms for construction of rural houses.

Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) is the biggest and most comprehensive rural housing programme ever taken up in the country.

There shall an Empowered Committee chaired by Secretary(RD)/Additional Secretary(RD) consisting the of following members

i. Joint Secretary (Rural Housing)

ii. Adviser (Planning Commission)

iii. Representative of HUDCO

iv. The representative of Knowledge Network

v. Representatives of two eminent NGOs from the field of building construction

vi. Secretary dealing with Rural Housing, of the state concerned

vii. Representative of I.F.D