‘Labharthiyon Se Rubaroo’ Initiative: Recently, the secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) chaired the ‘Labharthiyon Se Rubaroo’ initiative of the Ministry.

Key Highlights:

• A virtual interaction, under the ‘Labharthiyon Se Rubaroo’ initiative,  with Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) beneficiaries from Kerala, Assam and Jharkhand was held.
• The main objective of the virtual/online campaign is to:-
• To monitor the progress of PMAY (U) projects.
• To bring about able governance and transparency by direct interaction with beneficiaries
• To create a platform for officials from MoHUA and respective SLNA of States/UTs to facilitate and expedite the construction of houses in their respective cities.
• To create a feeling of inclusiveness among beneficiaries.

About Labharthiyon Se Rubaroo:

• Labharthiyon Se Rubaroo initiative is an initiative of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
• This initiative was launched by the Ministry in September 2021 to monitor the progress of projects under the Mission by directly interacting with beneficiaries.
• This was the 22nd edition of the programme hosted by the Ministry with beneficiaries of different States/UTs.

About PMAY-U:

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) is a flagship Mission of Government of India (GoI).
• It is being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
• It was launched on 25th June 2015.
• Under PMAY-U affordable housing will be provided to the urban poor with a target of building 2 crore (20 million) affordable houses by 31 March 2022.
• It has two components:

1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) (PMAY-U) for the urban poor and
2. Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin)(PMAY-G and also PMAY-R) for the rural poor.
3. PMAY(U) is in its seventh year of implementation.

About Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav:

• Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
• The official journey of AKAM commenced on 12th March 2021 which starts a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of Independence.
• AKAM is dedicated to the people of India who have been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey.
• People of India also hold within them the power and potential to enable the Prime Minister’s vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.