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What was the primary reason for restructuring the Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) into Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)?

ATo reduce the number of houses built

BTo address gaps identified in IAY and achieve “Housing for All” by 2024

CTo increase urban housing construction

DTo convert the program into a loan scheme

Answer:

B. To address gaps identified in IAY and achieve “Housing for All” by 2024

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The restructuring of IAY into PMAY-G was done to address gaps identified in IAY and to fulfill the Government’s commitment to providing "Housing for All" by 2024, ensuring better quality housing for rural households.


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