What is the total outlay for PM Awas Yojana in the Union Budget 2023-24?

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  1. 1 lakh crore
  2. 75,000 crore
  3. 67,000 crore
  4. 79,000 crore

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Option 4 : 79,000 crore
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The correct answer is ​79,000 crore.

In News

  • The 2023 Union Budget of India was presented by the Minister of Finance of India on February 01, 2023.

Key Points

  • Finance Minister announced that the outlay for PM Awas Yojana is being enhanced by 66 per cent to over Rs 79,000 crore.
  • The Defence Ministry has been allocated 5.94 lakh crore rupees in Budget 2023-24.
  • This is 13.18 percent of the total budget, and a jump of 13 percent over previous year.
  • The Government has also decided to continue the 50-year interest free loan to state governments for one more year to spur investment in infrastructure.

Additional Information

  • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban(PMAY-U):
    • It is a flagship Mission of Government of India being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
    • It was launched on 25th June 2015.
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