CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Beed has risen to prominence as Maharashtra’s top district in executing the rural housing scheme endorsed by both state and central governments. More than 50,000 families have moved into their new homes between January and the end of October.
To inspire further participation, beneficiaries who completed their homes ahead of schedule were honored. During the focused three to four-month campaign, nearly ₹1,000 crore was deposited directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. This initiative has set a new standard for rural housing implementation within the state.
According to available data, 36,643 houses were completed under PMAYG, 3,882 under the Ramai Awas Yojana, and 9,438 under a related scheme, with 266 completed under Shabri Awas Yojana.
Beed District Collector Vivek Johnson remarked in an interview with TOI that this success was achieved through effective planning and strong execution on the ground.
“Despite facing ongoing challenges like water scarcity, migration issues, and material shortages, the district administration ensured timely completion of rural housing projects by adopting a proactive approach and conducting daily monitoring,” Johnson explained.
Beed’s Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Jithin Rahman shared with TOI that the primary focus was on eliminating obstacles throughout the construction process.
“We prioritized ensuring that beneficiaries did not encounter delays related to technical approvals, fund disbursal, or material procurement. Conducting daily reviews, field visits, and inter-departmental coordination helped maintain our momentum. A significant challenge was sourcing sand for construction, which we addressed by arranging for manufactured sand (M sand) to complete the projects,” Jithin said.
He also noted that ground reports indicate that almost all beneficiaries have successfully moved into their new homes.
