Odisha Emerges as National Leader in PMAY-Urban 2.0 Project Completion
As of May 5, 2026, the state has completed 2,008 houses, outperforming all other states in the scheme's rollout.
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹18,625.05 crore for PMAY-U 2.0 to provide affordable 'pucca' houses to the urban poor.
Odisha's implementation utilizes geo-tagging and real-time monitoring to ensure transparency and efficiency in construction.
Perspective: Effective housing delivery in Odisha reflects strong coordination between the state's urban local bodies and the central mission to provide 'housing for all'.
Key Facts / Static GK
PMAY-U 2.0 Launch: September 2024
Odisha Capital: Bhubaneswar
Practice Quiz — 12 May 2026
Q1. Where was the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Reserve Bank of India and the European Central Bank signed?
Q2. Which of the following responsibilities is held by the Chief of Defence Staff in India besides being the permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan: 1. He has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. 2. He will succeed Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. 3. He has previously commanded the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q4. What was the primary objective of the Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform, which SEBI recently discontinued?
Q5. How many days of guaranteed wage employment will be provided under the new Viksit Bharat - G RAM G Act?
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