Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) for Slum-Free India
Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Scheme to make India slum-free by encouraging states to assign property rights to slum dwellers, upgrade existing slums, and provide affordable housing for the urban poor.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Historical Record
Published Thursday, 2 June 2011
Affected Population ~100 million urban housing shortage, 30 million rural
Key Numbers
PMAY: 4.13 crore houses total sanctioned
Urban housing shortage: 10 million units
Affordable Housing Fund: Rs 25,000 crore
PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA II Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right