(a) Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana aims at meeting rural needs, like primary education,health care, drinking water, housing and rural roads. It was introduced in 2000–2001. The Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (Gramin Awaas)will generally be based on the pattern of the Indira Awaas Yojana and will be implemented in the rural areas throughout the country.