Question

_____ was launched to ameilorating the condition of the urban slum dwellers living below poverty line who do not possess adequate shelters .

• A. Valmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana
• B. Samagra Awaas Yojana
• C. Andyodaya Anna Yojana
• D. Bharat Nirman

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Valmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana

• Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (VAMBAY) was launched to ameliorate the condition of the urban slum dwellers living below the poverty line who do not possess adequate shelters.

• It was introduced by the Government of India on December 2, 2001.

• To facilitate the construction and upgradation of dwelling units (houses) for slum dwellers, helping cities transition toward a healthier and slum-free environment.

• It also incorporated a sanitation component called Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan, under which community toilets were constructed for the urban poor.

• The funding was shared on a 50:50 basis between the Central Government and the respective State Governments.