✎ PMAY-G Rajasthan 2026 approves 2.89 lakh houses, ₹3,473 crore, and strengthens rural housing & agriculture schemes.

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Central Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved 2.89 lakh permanent houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) for Rajasthan during his state visit, releasing ₹3,473 crore for the project. The initiative aims to provide shelter to rural families still living in kutcha houses, aligning with the Centre’s vision of ‘Housing for All.’ Additionally, ₹340.59 crore was sanctioned for agricultural advancement under PM-KISAN and PM-AASHA schemes, reinforcing rural infrastructure and livelihood support. The approvals follow a survey of 29.13 lakh new beneficiaries, with physical verification underway to ensure transparency and prevent exclusion errors. Key amendments to PMAY-G rules now include eligibility for two-wheeler owners, an increased monthly income cap of ₹15,000 for women applicants (up from ₹10,000), and inclusion of small farmers with up to 5 acres of unirrigated or 2.5 acres of irrigated land, broadening the scheme’s reach to marginalized sections.

For banking and SSC aspirants, this development highlights the government’s flagship welfare schemes—PMAY-G, PM-KISAN, and PM-AASHA—as critical areas for current affairs preparation, with potential questions on budgetary allocations, implementation challenges, and rural development metrics. RBI Grade B candidates should note the financial outlay (₹3,473 crore) and its macroeconomic implications, such as rural demand stimulation and fiscal federalism, while also recognizing the scheme’s role in reducing poverty and improving asset creation in rural India. The announcement also underscores policy reforms in PMAY-G, which could feature in descriptive questions on governance and inclusive growth.

Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)

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