Who are NOT the eligible beneficiaries of Abua Awas Yojna ?

A) Current or retired government or semi-government employees.

B) Income tax payers.

C) Homeless or unattended individuals.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) A, B

Explanation:

• The Abua Awas Yojna (AAY) is a housing scheme launched by the Jharkhand government, in August 2023, to provide pucca houses to homeless and economically disadvantaged families.
• The primary objective is to offer permanent housing solutions to those who are currently living in kutcha houses, are homeless, or belong to marginalized communities.​

Ineligible Beneficiaries:

According to the scheme's guidelines, the following individuals are not eligible for benefits under the Abua Awas Yojna:​

• Current or retired government or semi-government employees: Individuals employed or previously employed in government or semi-government positions are excluded from the scheme.​
• Income tax payers: Individuals who pay income tax are considered financially stable and, therefore, are not eligible for this housing assistance.​
• Public representatives: Elected officials or public representatives are also excluded from the beneficiary list.​

These exclusions are based on the eligibility criteria set forth by the Jharkhand government to ensure that the benefits reach the most vulnerable sections of society.​

Eligible Beneficiaries:

The scheme targets the following groups:​

• Homeless and destitute families: Individuals and families without any shelter.​
• Families living in kutcha houses: Those residing in temporary or unsafe housing conditions.​
• Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs): Indigenous communities facing extreme socio-economic challenges.​
• Victims of natural calamities: Families affected by disasters such as floods or earthquakes.​
• Released bonded laborers: Individuals freed from bonded labor situations.​
• Families who have not benefited from other government housing schemes: Those who haven't received assistance under schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Indira Awas Yojana, etc., since 1990.​

Information Booster:

• Scheme Details: The Abua Awas Yojna aims to construct 8 lakh pucca houses for the homeless in Jharkhand, with a total budget of ₹16,320 crore. The houses will be built in three phases over three years. ​
• Construction Specifications: Each house will be a three-room permanent structure with a kitchen, covering an area of 31 square meters. ​
• Financial Assistance: Beneficiaries will receive financial aid up to ₹2 lakh for construction, along with 95 unskilled man-days under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for labor. ​