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Lucknow body files FIR over 18 fake PMAY home letters

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority has filed an FIR after 18 individuals were defrauded out of lakhs of rupees for housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Basant Kunj. The victims received counterfeit allotment letters and registration certificates, which were discovered to be forged during the investigation. This issue surfaced when the deceived applicants approached the authority after they were unable to take possession of their homes. Following the directive of LDA Vice Chairman Prathamesh Kumar, a case was registered at Gomti Nagar police station. Deputy Secretary (PMAY) Atul Krishna Singh stated that a complaint was submitted by Jan…

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Varanasi Development Body Grants 82 Houses Under PMAY

Varanasi: The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has allocated 82 houses under the Prime Minister’s Housing scheme as of Wednesday. The allocation was carried out through a lottery held at the Girija Devi Cultural Complex in Chowkaghat. The lottery involved a transparent allocation of 82 houses in the Harhua and Kurhua villages among a total of 642 beneficiaries. The process was conducted in the presence of beneficiaries to ensure fairness and transparency. VDA Vice-Chairman Pulkit Garg, additional district magistrate (Finance/Revenue) Vandita Srivastava, secretary Ved Prakash Mishra, and District Urban Development Agency (DUDA) project officer Nidhi Vajpayee were present at the event.…

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Prayagraj: 9,000 fraudsters claim ₹1.2L PMAY subsidies

PRAYAGRAJ: A total of over 9,000 individuals have fraudulently claimed Rs 1.20 lakh each under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, despite already owning homes. Investigations have revealed the misuse of funds designated for this scheme, prompting authorities to take action to recover the disbursed subsidies. Moreover, instances of pension fraud have emerged across multiple government schemes, resulting in a loss exceeding Rs 40 lakh due to fraudulent claims, deceased beneficiaries, and cases of unreported remarriages. Officials acknowledge that the lack of recovery mechanisms complicates enforcement, highlighting the urgent need for policy reforms and enhanced verification processes. Under the PMAY scheme,…

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Indore: New Housing and Infrastructure Boost MR-10 Development

INDORE: To facilitate the development of the MR-10 road, the Indore Development Authority (IDA) plans to construct high-rise apartments to accommodate affected families. “The IDA board has decided to build housing units under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 on a 1.613-hectare plot (FP-422) in IDA’s Town Planning Scheme (TPS)-08,” announced IDA CEO RP Ahirwar. This initiative will help relocate impacted families into new flats. The board meeting, chaired by Divisional Commissioner and Chairman Deepak Singh, yielded several key decisions aimed at progressing various development projects in the city. “A Rs 48.81 crore tender was approved for constructing a…

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Uttar Pradesh Receives ₹12,031 Crore for PMAY-Urban 2.0

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has received financial approval of ₹12,031 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Mission 2.0, significantly advancing the goal of ‘Housing for All’ by providing pucca homes to the urban poor, according to an official statement released on Saturday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to prioritize transparency and construction quality, noted the statement. As part of the initiative, geo-tagging and photographic recording of each house will become mandatory under PMAY (Urban) to facilitate real-time monitoring throughout the construction process. Additionally, all houses will feature disaster-resilient characteristics to protect against earthquakes, floods, and…

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679 PMAY Houses Completed in Bhaderwah, J&K

BHADERWAH: The Centre has successfully completed 679 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah, as reported by the Block Development Officer. The execution of PMAY in this region reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to providing housing for all. In the financial year 2023-24, 718 beneficiaries were identified, with 679 houses completed, representing a significant achievement in rural infrastructure and welfare initiatives. Bhaderwah Block Development Officer Yasir Ahmed stated to ANI, “Finishing 679 houses within a single financial year under PMAY showcases our team’s dedication and the government’s vision of ‘Housing for All’. Special emphasis…

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Madhya Pradesh CM Calls for Action on Affordable Housing

File Photo BHOPAL: On Thursday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav convened a review meeting with officials from the Urban Development and Housing Department at Samatva Bhavan in Bhopal, where he issued several key directives. During the meeting, CM Yadav emphasized the need for an action plan focused on developing affordable and accessible housing in urban areas, considering the socio-economic conditions of residents, to mitigate urban slum expansion. He also highlighted the importance of enhancing the urban environment, urging the development of parks and promoting tree plantation initiatives across all housing projects, including those managed by development authorities and the…

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Minister: 5 Lakh PMAY Houses Coming Soon to J&K

File Photo SRINAGAR: During a press conference on Thursday, Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced that nearly 500,000 individuals in Jammu and Kashmir are currently without housing. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for this announcement. Chouhan highlighted that 93% of the housing allocations under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in J&K have been completed, with eligible beneficiaries already identified. “A recent survey revealed five lakh individuals deserving homes; allotments will be finalized post-verification,” he stated. Previously, Omar had raised concerns regarding the criteria for determining housing scheme beneficiaries in J&K. “The…