RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh has achieved a remarkable milestone in rural housing by constructing over six lakh houses in the financial year 2025-26, the highest in India, announced a state government official on Monday.
This accomplishment highlights a strategic emphasis on efficient delivery, with well-coordinated schemes ensuring housing support reaches eligible families promptly.
Thanks to the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, progress has been accelerated by the effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), PM JANMAN Yojana, and Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana.
These strategic alignments have expedited project execution and broadened coverage.
“In our first cabinet decision, we approved 18 lakh houses to fulfill the ‘housing for all’ goal. Every eligible beneficiary identified in the survey list is now accounted for, ensuring no deserving family is overlooked,” stated the official.
“During this financial year (FY26), 5.87 lakh houses were finished under PMAY-G, approximately 13,000 under PM JANMAN Yojana, and over 10,000 under Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, bringing the total to over six lakh houses,” he added.
This marks the highest number of houses completed in a single financial year since the PMAY-G scheme’s inception in 2016, indicative of consistent monitoring and timely execution, according to the official.
Chief Minister Sai emphasized that this achievement signifies a major step forward and reflects his government’s dedication to ensuring all eligible families have access to housing.
“The main aim of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is to fulfill this basic requirement (of housing). A permanent home is more than just bricks and mortar; it’s the bedrock of security, stability, and dignified living for every family,” he remarked.
The CM reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “housing for all.” The effective coordination of related schemes and diligent monitoring have facilitated faster construction while upholding quality standards.
The Chief Minister reiterated that special emphasis is placed on transparency, quality, and eligibility in housing scheme implementation, ensuring the benefits reach the intended recipients.
The housing initiatives have also positively impacted the rural economy. Under the ‘Dealer Didi’ model, more than 9,000 women from self-help groups provided construction materials, becoming ‘Lakhpati Didi’ (SHG members with an annual household income of Rs 1 lakh or more), thus achieving financial independence, as stated by Sai.
Deputy Chief Minister Sharma added, “Many other SHG members have also benefitted from livelihood opportunities. Over 6,000 masons have been trained statewide, including more than 1,200 women known as ‘Rani Mistri.’ Sharma, who oversees the Home portfolio, informed that former Naxalites have been associated with this initiative and provided work opportunities.”
‘Awas Diwas’ is marked on the 7th of each month in all gram panchayats to address housing-related issues locally. A QR code-based system at the panchayat level facilitates easy access to information, Sharma noted.
The state government’s strategy now transcends mere housing delivery. It fosters women’s participation, generates livelihood opportunities, and promotes inclusive development while ensuring transparency in its implementation, as emphasized by the Deputy Chief Minister.
