Mod 8: Rural Connectivity & Housing: MMGSY, MGAY & Gram Parivahan

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Physical Connectivity & Shelter Capital:

To end geographical isolation of small hamlets (tolas) and provide rural youth with self-employment, Bihar runs state-specific extensions complementing national missions.

Pivotal Schemes:

Mukhyamantri Gram Sampark Yojana (MMGSY): Dedicated to connecting unserved rural habitations with populations of 250+ (and 100+ in Scheduled Castes/Tribes dominating tolas) with all-weather paved roads.
Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana (MGAY): Provides ₹1,20,000 (₹1.20 lakh) in housing construction assistance to destitute rural families who were missed in the historic Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC 2011) priority lists of PMAY-G.
Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana (MGPY): Provides a 50% subsidy (up to ₹1,00,000) on the purchase of new 4-to-10 seater commercial passenger vehicles (and e-rickshaws) to rural unemployed youth belonging to SC, ST, and EBC categories to enhance rural last-mile connectivity.
Mukhyamantri Vas-Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana: Delivers ₹1,00,000 cash assistance to landless Mahadalit/SC/ST families to purchase 3 to 5 decimals of residential land to construct their homes.

Exam View: Key Takeaways for Competitive Examinations:

MMGSY Habitation Threshold: Connects tolas of 250+ people (100+ in SC/ST tolas).
Gram Parivahan Subsidy: 50% vehicle purchase subsidy (Capped at ₹1 lakh).
Gramin Awas Grant: ₹1.20 lakh for shelter construction.
Vas-Sthal Land Purchase Grant: ₹1,00,000 for landless families.

⭐ Key Points

MMGSY Habitation Threshold: Connects tolas of 250+ people (100+ in SC/ST tolas).
Gram Parivahan Subsidy: 50% vehicle purchase subsidy (Capped at ₹1 lakh).
Gramin Awas Grant: ₹1.20 lakh for shelter construction.
Vas-Sthal Land Purchase Grant: ₹1,00,000 for landless families.

📌 One-line Q&A

MMGSY Habitation Threshold: Connects tolas of 250+ people (100+ in SC/ST tolas).
Gram Parivahan Subsidy: 50% vehicle purchase subsidy (Capped at ₹1 lakh).
Gramin Awas Grant: ₹1.20 lakh for shelter construction.
Vas-Sthal Land Purchase Grant: ₹1,00,000 for landless families.

Questions 10 MCQs

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What subsidy percentage is granted on commercial passenger vehicles under Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana?

The transport department grants a 50% subsidy up to a ceiling of ₹1,00,000 on approved vehicles.

What population threshold qualifies an SC/ST-dominated rural tola for all-weather road connectivity under MMGSY?

The threshold is 100+ population for SC/ST tolas, and 250+ for general habitations.

What financial grant is provided to homeless landless families under the Vas-Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana to purchase residential land?

The government delivers ₹1,00,000 so landless poor families can purchase homestead land.

What unit grant amount is credited to beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana?

Eligible families receive ₹1.20 lakh in installments to construct a pucca home.

Which government department constructs and maintains roads under Mukhyamantri Gram Sampark Yojana?

The Rural Works Department (RWD) executes rural road networks across Bihar.

Who are the designated priority beneficiaries under Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana?

The scheme reserves vehicle purchase subsidies for SC/ST and EBC rural youth across every panchayat.

What passenger capacity vehicles are permitted under Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana?

The scheme supports 4-to-10 passenger commercial micro-vehicles and e-rickshaws.

What additional MGNREGA benefit is bundled for beneficiaries constructing a home under MGAY?

Beneficiaries are entitled to 90–95 person-days of unskilled labor wages under MGNREGA to support house construction.

What is the maximum number of beneficiaries eligible per Gram Panchayat under Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana?

Each panchayat can select up to 7 eligible beneficiaries (typically 4 from SC/ST and 3 from EBC).

Which official chair coordinates beneficiary selection for the Vas-Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana at the sub-division/block level?

Circle Officers verify landlessness, and SDOs sanction homestead land purchase grants.

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One-liners

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MMGSY Habitation Threshold: ______

Connects tolas of 250+ people (100+ in SC/ST tolas).

Gram Parivahan Subsidy: ______

50% vehicle purchase subsidy (Capped at ₹1 lakh).

Gramin Awas Grant: ₹______

Vas-Sthal Land Purchase Grant: ₹______