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The unit assistance for house construction under PMAY-G has been increased to ₹1.30 lakh for plain areas and ₹1.50 lakh for hilly/difficult areas.

The PMAY-G aims to achieve 'Housing for All' by 2024 by constructing pucca houses for all rural homeless families and those living in kutcha houses.

A key objective of the initiative is to ensure that women, especially those in rural and underserved areas, are not left behind in the digital revolution and have access to digital tools and knowledge.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is typically at the forefront of initiatives aimed at empowering women and improving their socio-economic status, including digital literacy.

The initiative focuses on empowering women by equipping them with essential digital skills, enabling them to access information, services, and opportunities online.

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

The subsidy under the scheme is tiered based on the capacity of the rooftop solar system, encouraging installations of various sizes.

The expanded PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to boost rooftop solar installations by offering subsidies and providing up to 300 units of free electricity monthly to eligible households.

As of recent reports, the Jal Jeevan Mission has achieved a significant milestone, covering over 75% of rural households with tap water connections.

'Nal Se Jal' is the flagship initiative under the Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure tap water supply to all rural households.