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The standard financial assistance provided to eligible beneficiaries under PMAY-G is ₹1.20 lakh, which is shared between the Central and State governments. Additional assistance may be available for specific geographical or disaster-prone areas.

The new phase of PMAY-G emphasizes not just the construction of new houses but also the completion of pending ones, along with a stronger focus on the quality of construction, ensuring access to basic amenities like water, sanitation, and electricity.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry responsible for promoting renewable energy in India and oversees the implementation of schemes like the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

The subsidy structure under the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is designed to be progressive, with higher per-kilowatt subsidies for smaller solar systems (up to 2 kW) and a tiered approach for larger systems, encouraging widespread adoption.

The expanded PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to promote rooftop solar installations and offers up to 300 units of free electricity per month to eligible households, thereby reducing electricity bills and promoting renewable energy.

The day aims to raise awareness of the devastating impact of war and armed conflict on the environment, acknowledging its long-term consequences for ecosystems and human well-being.

The United Nations General Assembly declared November 6th as this International Day on November 5, 2001.

The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed annually on November 6th.

The United Nations General Assembly designated November 5th as World Tsunami Awareness Day in December 2015.

The date November 5th was chosen in honor of a Japanese story of 'Inamura-no-hi' (the burning of rice sheaves), which saved villagers from a tsunami.