Amit Shah hands PMAY-G (Phase-2) sanction letters to 20 lakh beneficiaries in Pune; Maharashtra releases first instalment to 10 lakh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah distributed sanction letters to 20 lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (Phase-2) in Pune on 22 February 2025, and Maharashtra released the first instalment to 10 lakh of them.
Summary
On 22 February 2025 in Pune, Union Home Minister Amit Shah distributed sanction letters to 20 lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (Phase-2) in Maharashtra, and the first instalment was released to 10 lakh beneficiaries during the event, in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. Shah said it was the first time 20 lakh homes had been allotted simultaneously, that Maharashtra had received the highest number of houses under Phase-2, and that beneficiaries would also get toilets, solar panels and soon gas cylinders. Maharashtra's allotment had risen from 13.50 lakh to 19.50 lakh houses.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 22 February 2025, Pune, Maharashtra
- Scheme
- PMAY-Gramin (Phase-2)
- Sanction letters
- 20 lakh beneficiaries
- First instalment
- 10 lakh beneficiaries
- Claim
- Maharashtra got the most houses under Phase-2
Practice MCQs 2 questions
To how many PMAY-Gramin (Phase-2) beneficiaries did Amit Shah distribute sanction letters in Pune on 22 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 20 lakh
Sanction letters were given to 20 lakh beneficiaries, and 10 lakh received the first instalment.
According to Amit Shah at the Pune event, which state received the highest number of houses under PMAY-G Phase-2?
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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra
Shah said Maharashtra had been allotted the highest number of houses under Phase-2 of the scheme.