Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) — Rural Housing Scheme
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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Flagship rural housing programme providing financial assistance for construction of houses to BPL families in rural areas. Predecessor to PM Awas Yojana (Gramin). Provided pucca houses to millions of rural families.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Historical Record (Curated)
Published Monday, 1 January 1996
Affected Population ~900 million rural population, 250,000 gram panchayats
Key Numbers
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
PMGSY: 7.25 lakh km rural roads
SHG network: 9 crore women members
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right