In Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas yojana, the cost of unit assistance is shared between Central and State Governments in the ratio ___________ in plain areas.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 60:40.
· In the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana (PMAY-G), the cost of unit assistance is shared between the Central and State Governments in the ratio of 60:40 for plain areas.
· This sharing arrangement ensures that the financial burden of constructing houses for the rural poor is distributed between the central and state governments, allowing for effective implementation of the scheme.
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· For hilly areas, difficult areas, and North Eastern states, the cost-sharing ratio is 90:10, where the central government provides 90% of the funding, and the state government provides the remaining 10%.
· The aim of PMAY-G is to provide pucca houses with basic amenities for rural households living in kaccha or dilapidated houses.
· This cost-sharing arrangement helps states implement the scheme more effectively and ensures adequate housing support is provided to the rural population.