Modi Government Grants Three Lakh Pucca Houses to Andhra Pradesh While Launching India's First 3D Housing Project
Distilled Policy Brief
- Union Minister for Rural Development and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister jointly launched 3 lakh pucca houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin 2.0) in Burripalem village, Guntur district.
- The foundation stone was laid for the country's first 3D concrete printing housing pilot project in Andhra Pradesh, costing 14 crore rupees to build houses in 6 months.
- Central assistance supports infrastructure and welfare in Andhra Pradesh, including the Polavaram project with 100 percent central grant and a target of 60 lakh Lakhpati Didis.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin 2.0) implementation and India's first 3D concrete printing housing pilot project features.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Evaluate the role of advanced construction technologies like 3D printing in achieving affordable housing targets and sustainable rural development in India.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the recent rural development initiatives in Andhra Pradesh: 1. The foundation stone was laid for the country's first 3D concrete printing housing pilot project in Andhra Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin 2.0). 2. The Polavaram project receives 100 percent central grant assistance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the provided text. The Union Minister for Rural Development and the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister launched 3 lakh pucca houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin 2.0) and laid the foundation for the country's first 3D concrete printing housing pilot project. Additionally, the text notes that central assistance supports infrastructure, including the Polavaram project with 100 percent central grant.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.