What is the objective of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana?

Explanation

✔️ Objective of the scheme

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana aims to ensure “Housing for All”.
• It provides pucca houses (permanent houses) to economically weaker sections (EWS), low-income groups, and poor families in both urban and rural areas.

प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना का उद्देश्य गरीब, निम्न आय वर्ग और कमजोर वर्ग के लोगों को पक्का घर उपलब्ध कराना है।

 Key Features (मुख्य विशेषताएँ)

• Covers both urban (PMAY-U) and rural (PMAY-G) areas
  👉 शहरी और ग्रामीण दोनों क्षेत्रों के लिए
• Financial assistance from government 💰
  👉 सरकार द्वारा आर्थिक सहायता
• Focus on “Housing for All by 2022” (initial target)
  👉 “सबके लिए आवास” लक्ष्य

❌ Why other options are wrong?

• Insurance to farmers → This is covered under PM Fasal Bima Yojana
• Eliminate unemployment → Employment schemes like MGNREGA
• Environmental protection → Separate environmental programs

Final Answer
To provide housing to urban and rural poor / शहरी और ग्रामीण गरीबों को आवास प्रदान करना ✔️