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Slum Housing scheme


1.       Indira Awas Yojana  1990
2.       EWS Housing Scheme for Beedi workers and Hamals 1991
3.       National Slum Development Programme 1996
4.       A two million Housing Programme for EWS 1998
5.       PM Gramin Awas Yojana 2000
6.       Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (VAMBAY) 2001
7.       JNNURUM (BSUP and IHSDP) 2005


Source: National Sample Survey organization (NSSO) Report2008-09

[Snehasaini]

Hi sir,

I'm searching for " EWS Housing Scheme for Beedi workers and Hamals 1991" but didn't find any reference. Can I use "REVISED INTEGRATED HOUSING SCHEME (RIHS) 2007 FOR BEEDI WORKERS " instead?

Please help and suggest.

Thanks!
Sneha

[Manish Jain]

1. The Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) is a rural housing scheme launched in India in 1985 by the government with the aim of providing affordable housing to rural families living below the poverty line. The scheme was named after the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.

Under the IAY scheme, the government provides financial assistance to eligible families for the construction of houses. The houses are built on government-owned land and are allotted to beneficiaries through a lottery system. The scheme covers rural areas across India and provides subsidies for the construction of homes with basic amenities such as toilets and drinking water.

The IAY scheme has been successful in improving the living conditions of many rural families and addressing the shortage of affordable housing in rural areas. However, the scheme has faced challenges in terms of implementation, including slow disbursement of funds, lack of proper planning and coordination, and limited resources.

Despite these challenges, the Indira Awas Yojana remains an important initiative by the Indian government to provide affordable housing to the rural poor and improve their living standards.



2. EWS Housing Scheme for Beedi workers and Hamals 1991

The EWS Housing Scheme for Beedi workers and Hamals was a housing scheme launched in India in 1991 to provide affordable housing to economically weaker sections of society, including Beedi workers and Hamals. The scheme aimed to address the shortage of housing for low-income families and improve their living conditions.

Under the scheme, the government provided financial assistance to eligible families for the construction of houses. The houses were built on government-owned land and were allotted to beneficiaries through a lottery system. The scheme was implemented in several states across India, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

The success of the EWS Housing Scheme for Beedi workers and Hamals in improving the living conditions of low-income families and addressing the shortage of housing for economically weaker sections of society highlights the importance of government-led housing schemes for the upliftment of marginalized communities.

3. The National Slum Development Programme (NSDP) was a housing scheme launched in India in 1996 to improve the living conditions of slum dwellers in urban areas. The scheme aimed to provide basic amenities and services to slum communities, including water supply, sanitation, health care, and education.

Under the NSDP, the government provided financial assistance to eligible families for the improvement and upgrading of existing slum settlements. The government also established a Slum Development Fund to support the implementation of the scheme. The program was implemented in partnership with local authorities and non-government organizations to ensure effective implementation and community participation.

The NSDP was a significant initiative by the Indian government to address the growing problem of urban poverty and to improve the living conditions of slum dwellers. The scheme aimed to provide basic services and amenities to slum communities, which would help to raise their standard of living and reduce poverty.

However, the NSDP faced several challenges in its implementation, including limited funding, poor coordination between government agencies, and lack of community participation. Despite these challenges, the National Slum Development Programme remains an important initiative by the government to improve the living conditions of slum dwellers and address the issue of urban poverty in India.

[Manish Jain]

4. A two million Housing Programme for EWS 1998
The 2 million Housing Programme for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) was a housing scheme launched in India in 1998 with the goal of providing affordable housing to low-income families in urban areas. The scheme aimed to address the shortage of housing for economically weaker sections of society and improve their living conditions.

Under the program, the government provided financial assistance to eligible families for the construction of houses in urban areas. The houses were built on government-owned land and were allotted to beneficiaries through a lottery system. The program was implemented in partnership with local authorities and non-government organizations to ensure effective implementation and community participation.

The 2 million Housing Programme for EWS was a significant initiative by the Indian government to address the shortage of affordable housing in urban areas and improve the living conditions of low-income families. The scheme aimed to provide basic amenities and services to families, which would help to raise their standard of living and reduce poverty.

5. PM Gramin Awas Yojana 2000

The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMGAY), also known as the Rural Housing Scheme, was a housing scheme launched in India in 2000 with the goal of providing affordable housing to rural families living below the poverty line. The scheme aimed to address the shortage of housing in rural areas and improve the living conditions of low-income families.

Under the PMGAY, the government provided financial assistance to eligible families for the construction of houses. The houses were built on government-owned land and were allotted to beneficiaries through a lottery system. The scheme also provided subsidies for the construction of homes with basic amenities such as toilets and drinking water.

The PMGAY was a significant initiative by the Indian government to address the shortage of affordable housing in rural areas and improve the living conditions of low-income families. The scheme aimed to provide basic services and amenities to families, which would help to raise their standard of living and reduce poverty.

However, the PMGAY faced several challenges in its implementation, including limited funding, poor coordination between government agencies, and lack of community participation. Despite these challenges, the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana remains an important initiative by the government to improve the living conditions of rural families and address the issue of rural poverty in India.

However, the program faced several challenges in its implementation, including limited funding, poor coordination between government agencies, and lack of community participation. Despite these challenges, the 2 million Housing Programme for EWS remains an important initiative by the government to improve the living conditions of economically weaker sections of society and address the issue of urban poverty in India.