Understanding the Benefits and Application of PMAY Initiative
 
        It is important to understand PMAY benefits before going on to its application procedure. Primarily, this scheme offers a subsidy on the interest rate of home loans availed.         Some of the benefits of PMAY are discussed below –     Housing for all :  This scheme aims to provide housing to every citizen of India who  does not have a concrete roof over his/her head. Consequently, it is  also divided into different segments for urban as well as rural  areas of India.     Subsidy according to  income : This initiative takes into account different income groups and grants  subsidy to them accordingly. Furthermore, the income of a household  is checked, which ensures that the economic condition of a family is  taken into consideration.     Women and minority benefits : PMAY  offers a subsidy to minorities as well as women. In the case of EWS  individuals, it is mandatory to have a woman as a joint owner. This ensures that every individual of this socio-economic group has a  ...
