Government to Provide Houses to Farmers: 73 Lakh Homes Ready

Key Highlights

• 73 lakh houses completed for farmers in UP and MP under PMAY.

• 60% reserved for SC/ST, 5% for disabled, 35% for others.

• Faster construction, from 314 days to 114 days per house.

• ₹1.20-1.30 lakh subsidy for eligible farmers.

• Apply via Aawas Plus App 2024 or Gram Panchayat office.

The central government is expanding the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to benefit farmers. Under this scheme, eligible farmers will receive financial assistance to build permanent homes. So far, 73 lakh houses have been completed for farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

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Houses Built for Farmers in Uttar Pradesh

• 36 lakh houses have been built under PMAY-Gramin.

• As of March 17, 2025, 36.18 lakh houses are completed.

• The scheme was launched in 2016 with a national target of 2.95 crore rural houses.

• It has been extended to 2028-29 with a goal of 2 crore additional houses.

• In Uttar Pradesh, 36.85 lakh houses were planned, and most are now completed.

Houses Ready for Farmers in Madhya Pradesh

• 37 lakh houses have been completed under PMAY-Gramin.

• So far, 37.15 lakh houses are ready in the state.

• Madhya Pradesh was given a target of 49.89 lakh houses, and more than 37 lakh are completed.

Who is Eligible for Housing Under PMAY-Gramin?

• 60% of houses are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

• 5% of houses are allocated for disabled beneficiaries.

• 35% of houses are for general category farmers.

• Women applicants are given priority.

Strict Monitoring of House Construction

• The government monitors construction through geo-tagged and time-stamped photos.

• A Project Management Unit (PMU) and local officers oversee the process.

• Funds are transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account via Awas Soft – PFMS.

Faster Construction and Rural Development

• Earlier, a house took 314 days to build, but now it takes 114 days.

• The scheme has reduced open defecation and increased LPG usage.

• It has also generated employment for laborers and shopkeepers.

Subsidy and Financial Assistance

• Farmers in plains get ₹1.20 lakh to build a house.

• Farmers in hilly or remote areas get ₹1.30 lakh.

• Landless farmers are provided land and ₹1.20 lakh for housing.

How to Apply for PMAY-Gramin

• The state government is surveying until March 31, 2025.

• Farmers can register through the Aawas Plus App 2024.

• Download Aawas Plus – 2024 Survey App and Aadhar Face ID App.

• Only one survey per mobile phone is allowed.

• Farmers need an Aadhar number for registration.

• For more information, visit the Gram Panchayat office or contact the Gram Rozgar Sevak, Panchayat Secretary, or Rural Housing Assistant.

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CMV360 Says

This initiative will help lakhs of farmers get safe and permanent homes, improving their quality of life. With continuous efforts, the government aims to provide housing for all, ensuring better living conditions and stronger rural development.