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₹3 Crore PMAY 2.0 Approved for 117 Families in Una, Himachal

UNA: Financial assistance amounting to approximately Rs 3 crore has been sanctioned for 117 eligible families in Una, Himachal Pradesh, as part of the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0, an official announced on Saturday. Each beneficiary is set to receive Rs 2.5 lakh in four installments upon the completion of their construction work, according to Manoj Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Una Municipal Corporation. The official urged beneficiaries to commence construction without delay, abide by the scheme’s guidelines, and ensure that the work is completed within a year. Eligible families may also apply through the unified…

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348 Neemuch Families Get Dream Homes This Diwali: CM

BHOPAL: On Saturday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed that there is no greater joy than owning a home, as 348 families in Neemuch geared up to celebrate Diwali in houses constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Speaking to the beneficiaries virtually from Samatva Bhavan, Yadav highlighted that PM Narendra Modi’s vision of providing homes for every citizen has changed the lives of over 4 crore people nationwide. “This Diwali is the most beautiful in their lives as they will celebrate it in their new homes. The dream of 348 families in Neemuch is coming true,” he remarked. To date,…

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UT Chief Secretary Reviews Chandigarh Housing Board Operations

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: H Rajesh Prasad, the UT Chief Secretary, led an extensive review meeting of the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) on Friday. The agenda aimed to boost innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and increase accountability within the organization. A comprehensive presentation covered staff strength, recovery of outstanding dues, and other operational aspects of CHB. Highlighting CHB’s crucial role in providing housing for Chandigarh residents, the Chief Secretary urged the Board to develop a detailed plan showcasing its contribution to the city’s progress. He also emphasized the need for innovative housing schemes that align with urban development goals. In light…

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Centre Approves 1.41 Lakh New Houses under PMAY-Urban 2.0

File photo NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has sanctioned the construction of an additional 141,000 houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0, bringing the total of approved housing units under this scheme to over 1 million. According to a statement, this decision was made during a meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC), chaired by Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary Srinivas Katikithala, on Wednesday. The new approvals span 14 states and Union Territories, including Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Haryana, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and…

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Prayagraj agency receives 63,000 PMAY home applications

PRAYAGRAJ: Over 63,000 individuals have submitted applications for homes through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), reported Pratibha Srivastava, project director of the District Urban Development Agency (DUDA). The agency aims to provide homes to 1.2 lakh residents of Sangam City, and is currently in the process of screening applications. Last year, 26,437 eligible applicants received housing under the scheme. Srivastava anticipates an increase in applicants. So far, 20,000 applications have been screened, with 70% deemed eligible. The screening of the remaining applications is ongoing, and DUDA will accommodate all eligible applicants. In addition to DUDA, the Prayagraj Development Authority,…

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Kerala Govt Ensures Steady Funds for Life Mission Houses

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: M B Rajesh, the local self-government and excise minister, assured the assembly on Wednesday that the state government is dedicated to resolving delays in fund disbursements for housing construction under the Life Mission project, emphasizing significant progress made thus far. In response to a query from Congress MLA P C Vishnunath, Rajesh reported that since the project’s initiation in 2017 until September 16, 2025, 595,536 beneficiaries have been identified. Out of this number, 462,412 families now occupy completed homes, while an additional 133,124 houses are in various stages of construction. “By the end of the current government’s tenure, over…

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UP Government Approves ₹736 Crore for PMAY Urban Housing

LUCKNOW: On Friday, the state government announced its budget for housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for the 2025-26 financial year, allocating Rs 736 crore to provide housing for urban poor families across the state. This scheme aims to offer accommodation to underprivileged and economically weaker families, with joint efforts from both central and state governments. Once a family qualifies, grants and subsidies will be provided to assist them financially. Documentation, including geo-tagging and photographs of the home at various construction stages, will be uploaded to claim these benefits. Published On Sep 13, 2025 at 03:07 PM…

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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,…