Question

Which of the following statements about the launch date of the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) is correct?

1. The Indira Awas Yojana was launched on April 1st, 1999.
2. The IAY was launched in the early 2000s.
3. The scheme has been in implementation since the late 1980s.

• A. All
• B. ii, iii
• C. i only
• D. ii only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i only

• The Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) was officially launched and commenced its operations from April 1, 1999.

• This marked the beginning of a focused government initiative to address the critical issue of rural housing for the poor in India.

• The program's phased implementation aimed to systematically provide housing solutions and improve living conditions across various rural communities.