June 10th 2024.
On Monday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held the first meeting of his new Cabinet. It was a significant event as the newly-inducted ministers arrived at the prime minister's residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, to attend the meeting. The meeting was held a day after the ministers took their oath, making it their first official duty as members of the Cabinet.
According to a source, Nitin Gadkari has been chosen to retain the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Union Minister Rajnath Singh will continue to head the Defence Ministry, while Amit Shah will continue his responsibilities as the Minister of Home Affairs. These decisions were made during the meeting, which was attended by all the ministers.
During the meeting, officials announced a crucial decision to provide assistance to three crore additional households in both rural and urban areas for the construction of houses. This initiative was taken due to the increase in the number of eligible families, and it aims to meet the housing requirements of these families. This decision was made keeping in mind the government's ongoing efforts to implement the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) since 2015-16.
Under the PMAY, eligible rural and urban households receive assistance from the government for the construction of houses with basic amenities. This includes household toilets, LPG connections, electricity connections, and functional household tap connections. In the last 10 years, a total of 4.21 crore houses have been completed for poor families under various housing schemes, all of which were provided with these essential amenities through convergence with other central and state government schemes.
This decision by the Cabinet is a significant step towards fulfilling the government's commitment to providing housing for all. It reflects their dedication to improving the living conditions of underprivileged families and ensuring that they have access to basic amenities. The PMAY has proven to be a crucial initiative in achieving this goal, and with the additional assistance announced by the Cabinet, it is expected to benefit even more families in the future. This is yet another example of the government's efforts towards inclusive development and improving the lives of all citizens.
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