UP to re-launch scrapped rural housing schemes

Both the schemes were run by the Rural Development Department. Both were in the list of 26 schemes that the state cabinet,in its meeting held on May 11,had decided to scrap in order to make funds available for its priorities.

An official said a provision for the new Lohia Awas Yojna will be made in the upcoming state budget with a token amount. The criteria for selection of beneficiaries and the amount of financial assistance would remain the same. Also,the standards of the IAY would be applicable.