Tag: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

Latest StoriesResidential

PMAY-U 2.0 Extended to Sept 2026; Aims for 1 Crore Urban Homes

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Central Government has extended the deadline for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) until September 30, 2026, to support the completion of ongoing housing projects and the release of necessary funds, as stated by Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, in a written response to the Lok Sabha. Initiated on June 25, 2015, PMAY-U aims to ensure eligible urban households across India have access to durable housing with essential civic amenities. Learning from the previous implementation of the scheme, the government has launched PMAY-U 2.0, effective September 1, 2024. This…

Latest StoriesResidential

Online Booking for 518 EWS Flats in Nagpur Begins Feb 24

NAGPUR: Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting the economically weaker section (EWS) of the city by launching online applications for 518 affordable housing flats under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. On Sunday, Mayor Neeta Thakre and Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari revealed that registrations will commence at 3 PM on February 24 and will close at midnight on March 31. Allotments will be conducted through a computerized online lottery system. The initiative will include 518 flats consisting of 210 one-bedroom-hall-kitchen (1 BHK) and 308 two-bedroom-hall-kitchen (2 BHK) units, situated at Mouza Nari in…

Latest StoriesResidential

Illegal PG in Ahmedabad’s Science City LIG Housing Sealed

AHMEDABAD: On Tuesday evening, authorities took action to close an illegal paying guest facility operating within the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC’s) LIG residential scheme in the Science City area, specifically the Gota ward. The Everest Enclave project, part of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, consists of six blocks and 336 houses. Based on complaints, the AMC’s vigilance team (estate/TDO) executed a surprise raid, discovering that House No. 305 in Block 2 and House No. 105 in Block 5 were being rented out as paying guest accommodations. The inspection revealed that House No. 105 was functioning as a PG facility, while…

Latest StoriesResidential

PMAY Houses in Bihar for 1.04 Crore: Rural Minister

PATNA: On Tuesday, Rural Development Department (RDD) Minister Shrawan Kumar presented to the state assembly that the construction of pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is slated for 1.04 crore families identified through a survey, pending approval from the Centre. “The list of the 1.04 crore families eligible for pucca houses under PMAY has been sent to the Centre, and we are currently awaiting their clearance,” Kumar stated, noting that 20 lakh families have already applied online for housing under PMAY. Kumar responded to the government’s appeal for a grant of Rs 23,701.17 crore for the RDD…

Latest StoriesResidential

Puducherry Launches Housing Subsidy for Poor: CM

PUDUCHERRY: Chief Minister N Rangasamy has announced that his government is rolling out a housing subsidy scheme aimed at providing solid homes for the underprivileged by replacing makeshift huts. During a function in Tirukanchi village on Thursday, where he distributed increased pensions to the elderly, destitute women, and marginalized citizens, he stated, “The integrated housing scheme, which combines subsidies from our territorial government with the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, has been initiated to support the poor in transitioning from huts to concrete houses.” Rangasamy expressed confidence that the Union Territory would become “hut-free” by swiftly implementing this housing scheme.…

IndustryLatest Stories

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet OKs ₹4,451 Cr Loan Guarantee for PMAY

AMARAVATI: On Wednesday, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet sanctioned a government guarantee to APTIDCO for a loan exceeding Rs 4,000 crore to construct housing units and related infrastructure under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Additionally, the Cabinet approved the enhancement of Piduguralla Government Medical College through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. A press release stated, “The Cabinet has agreed to provide a government guarantee to Andhra Pradesh Township and Infrastructure Development Corporation for a loan of Rs 4,451 crore aimed at constructing housing units and associated infrastructure under PMAY.” Recognizing athlete Jyothi Yarraji’s achievements, the Cabinet also approved a grant…

IndustryLatest Stories

Maharashtra links PMAY-Urban 2.0 to higher EWS prices

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has tightened the regulations under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0, requiring a minimum of 25% beneficiary registration before construction can begin or benefits can be accessed for certain affordable housing projects. This requirement applies to projects under the Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) and AHP-public private partnership (AHP-PPP) where the sale price of economically weaker section (EWS) homes exceeds the current annual statement of rates (ASR) by more than 20%. The updated guidelines, announced on January 23, were prompted by a review of detailed project reports (DPRs) submitted under PMAY (Urban) 2.0, which uncovered…

Latest StoriesResidential

Karnataka CM’s Housing Drive to Uplift Slum Dwellers

HUBBALLI: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Saturday that his government is actively working to provide housing for slum dwellers, aiming to integrate them into mainstream society. Speaking at a significant event marking the dedication of 42,345 houses out of a total of 1,80,253 being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana ‘Shelter for All’, the Chief Minister handed out house allotment letters and title deeds as part of the Slum Development Board’s golden jubilee celebrations. Reflecting on his previous term, he noted, “During my first tenure as Chief Minister from 2013-18, our Congress government constructed 14,58,000 houses, leading a…

Latest StoriesResidential

Nashik: 75,000+ beneficiaries to receive homes on Republic Day

NASHIK: The Nashik Zilla Parishad (ZP) has facilitated the construction of over 75,000 homes through various housing schemes, which will be handed over to beneficiaries on Republic Day. The CEO of Nashik ZP, Omkar Pawar, stated, “The construction and payments to the beneficiaries have been completed. They will move into their new homes on Republic Day.” The District Rural Development Agency has reported that 51,000 houses were built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural), with an additional 24,000 houses constructed through various state-sponsored initiatives. “This endeavor was successfully executed through collaboration among various departments. The Nashik ZP is dedicated…