Odisha Tops India in PMAY-U 2.0 Housing Completions
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha has secured the top position in the nation for successful housing completions under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0), maintaining its rank since March 2025, according to officials. Since its launch in September 2024, PMAY-U 2.0 has seen Odisha consistently making strides in offering affordable housing solutions to urban beneficiaries. Between March 2025 and March 2026, the state achieved the highest number of completed houses compared to other states. Official statistics indicate that 24,625 houses have been approved under PMAY-U 2.0 in Odisha to date, with 23,464 sites geo-tagged. Construction has commenced for 3,134 houses, and 2,008…