70,000 Families to Get Homes Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin

Key Highlights

• 70,000 houses to be built for rural families.
• Rs. 1.20 lakh subsidy provided per house.
• Surveyors were deployed in every village for beneficiary selection.
• Eligibility expanded to include families with motorcycles, phones, or refrigerators.
• Over 35.88 lakh houses built under the scheme so far.

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a significant initiative by the central government aimed at providing affordable housing to the poor and needy across India. Currently, the focus is on the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), which is dedicated to offering housing support in rural areas. Under this scheme, families in rural regions of the country can build their own homes with the help of a government subsidy.

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70,000 Homes for Rural Areas

For the financial year 2024-25, the state government has been tasked with building 70,000 houses in rural areas under the PMAY-G scheme. These homes will be distributed across various districts to ensure families in need can benefit from the program.

Government Assistance: Rs. 1.20 Lakh Subsidy

One of the main highlights of the PMAY-G is the financial assistance provided by the government. Each eligible family will receive a subsidy of Rs. 1.20 lakh to help them construct a permanent house. This amount will be disbursed in three installments to the beneficiaries.

Survey Process in Villages

A thorough survey will be conducted across all villages and districts to identify the eligible beneficiaries. The state government has deployed surveyors for each village panchayat, and they will use digital IDs and passwords to conduct the surveys. The survey process will include face authentication of both the surveyor and the beneficiary to ensure transparency and accuracy. No eligible family must be left out.

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Who Qualifies for PMAY-G?

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin is designed for rural families who own land but live in kutcha houses (temporary homes). These families will receive up to Rs. 1.20 lakh to help them build a pucca house (permanent structure). The goal is to improve the living conditions of those in rural areas who lack adequate housing.

New Changes to PMAY-G Terms

The government has introduced some changes to the eligibility criteria for the PMAY-G scheme. Previously, families owning items like motorcycles, landline phones, or refrigerators were considered ineligible, even if they lived in kutcha houses. However, this condition has now been removed. Families with these items will still qualify for the scheme, allowing more rural families to benefit from this initiative.

Progress So Far

The central government has set a target of building 70,000 new homes in Uttar Pradesh alone for the 2024-25 financial year. So far, 35.88 lakh houses have been built under PMAY-G, with 36.60 lakh homes planned. The remaining 72,000 homes are still under construction, and efforts are being made to complete them as soon as possible.

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Benefits of PMAY-G

Families benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin enjoy several advantages, including:

• A subsidy of Rs. 1.20 lakh to build a permanent house.
• 100 days of wages under MNREGA if the beneficiary builds the house themselves.
• Rs. 12,000 for constructing a toilet under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
• Free electricity and water connections.
• A free gas connection under the Ujjwala Yojana.

Required Documents for Application

To apply for the PMAY-G scheme, applicants need to provide the following documents:

• Aadhaar card of the applicant.
• Consent document to use Aadhaar for e-sign.
• Job card number (if registered under MNREGA).
• Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) beneficiary number.
• Bank account details (copy of bank passbook).

How to Apply for PMAY-G

If you are from a rural area of Uttar Pradesh, you can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin through your Gram Panchayat. Visit the village head or apply at the Jan Seva Kendra to complete the application process.

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CMV360 Says

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin is a vital scheme, that ensures affordable housing for rural families. With the government's financial assistance, many will benefit from improved living conditions. This initiative brings India closer to achieving the goal of "Housing for All," transforming lives in rural areas.