Adequate housing is more than just shelter—it is a cornerstone of social and economic well-being. Poor housing conditions contribute to health hazards, limit educational opportunities, and perpetuate cycles of poverty. Recognizing this, the GOI has prioritized affordable housing as a key component of its poverty alleviation strategy. Government-sponsored housing initiative such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) have become an essential instrument in reducing multidimensional poverty. The scheme aligns with SDG 1, the first of the Sustainable Development Goals which aims to eliminate poverty in all its manifestations by the year 2030.
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