Q. Abua Awas Scheme, recently seen in the news, is associated with which state?
Answer:
Jharkhand
Notes: Jharkhand's Chief Minister has directed officials to expedite the construction of 2 lakh houses under the 'Abua Awas' scheme's first phase, launched in November 2023 to aid those excluded from PM Awas Yojana benefits. The state plans to allocate over Rs 15,000 crore over two years from its funds to provide three-room houses to the needy, including laborers, farmers, tribals, and Dalits. Stringent measures against irregularities and negligence by officials have been emphasized.