Who are the eligible beneficiaries of Abua Awas Yojna?

A) Homeless or unattended individuals.
B) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) members will receive priority.
C) Current or retired government or semi-government employees.
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Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) A, B

Explanation:
The eligible beneficiaries of the Abua Awas Yojana (AAY) in Jharkhand are:

• Homeless or unattended individuals: Individuals without permanent housing or those living in temporary shelters are eligible for the scheme. ​
• Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) members: Members of PVTGs are given priority under the scheme to ensure their access to housing. ​
• Current or retired government or semi-government employees are not eligible for the scheme. The eligibility criteria specifically exclude such individuals. ​

Information Booster:

• The scheme was launched by the CM of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, in November 2023. 
• It is a state-supported housing initiative by the Jharkhand government aimed at providing pucca houses to the homeless and those living in substandard housing conditions.
• The scheme targets the construction of 8 lakh houses over three phases, with a budget of ₹16,320 crore.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Residency: Applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand.​
• Housing Status: Must be homeless, living in kutcha houses, or temporary shelters.​
• Income: Annual household income should be below ₹3 lakh.​
• Exclusion: Families who have benefited from other central or state housing schemes like PMAY-Rural, Birsa Awas Yojana, or Indira Awas Yojana are not eligible. ​

• Ineligible Categories:
• Families owning four-wheelers or fishing boats. ​
• Individuals working or retired from government or semi-government jobs. ​
• Families with members elected as public representatives. ​
• Income taxpayers or those paying professional tax. ​
• Families owning a refrigerator or having 2.5 acres of irrigated land with at least one irrigation equipment.