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Uttar Pradesh: 1.3 Million Homes Approved for Poor in 3 Years

LUCKNOW: Over 1.3 million homes have been granted approval in Uttar Pradesh for the underprivileged, including the poor and destitute, as revealed by Rural Development Minister Vijay Laxmi Gautam in the state Assembly on Tuesday. This announcement came during the Question Hour on the second day of the Monsoon Session in response to a question posed by Samajwadi Party member Arman Khan. Gautam stated that from 2022-23 to 2024-25, a total of 1,044,876 homes were sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, alongside 262,594 homes approved under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana. Additionally, she mentioned that a survey encompassing 57.73 lakh…

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Rising Construction Costs Stall PMAY-G Progress in Mysuru

Representative image created by AI MYSURU: The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), the government’s flagship rural housing scheme, is encountering substantial delays in the Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts. This is largely due to rising construction material and labor costs. In Mysuru, there are 20,908 houses planned for the fiscal year 2024-25, but only 64.4% of the work has been completed so far. Chamarajanagar has made even less progress, with only 27.2% completion. Out of the 20,908 houses set for Mysuru, 13,462 beneficiaries have begun construction after receiving their allotment letters, leaving 7,466 others still awaiting theirs. In Chamarajanagar, of the…

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Goa CM Announces Housing Scheme for the Homeless

PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Monday that the state government will roll out a new housing scheme for the homeless, based on the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana but tailored specifically for Goa. He revealed that two areas of government land in Pernem have been earmarked for the project, where 1BHK flats will be constructed. Sawant stated that issues surrounding housing for the homeless would be addressed within two months, noting that applicants must possess a 30-year resident certificate to qualify. During a calling attention motion, Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral raised the need for a housing scheme for the…

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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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300+ PMAY Homes Available in Basant Kunj, Lucknow

Sure, here’s a rewritten version of the content: LUCKNOW: The lottery for distributing 1,000 housing units constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) as part of the Basant Kunj scheme kicked off on Thursday. The draws are being conducted at Mercury Hall, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, and will extend into Friday and Saturday, with specific categories allocated for each day. On the first day, 307 applicants received housing allotments in Sector-I of the Basant Kunj scheme. LDA Additional Secretary CP Tripathi reported that allotments for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Divyangjan, and senior citizens were finalized during Thursday’s…

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Indiramma Housing Project Delayed Due to Centre’s Warning to Telangana

HYDERABAD: Hopes for swift central funding for the initial phase of the Revanth Reddy government’s ambitious Indiramma housing scheme in rural areas faced a setback. The Union Housing Ministry communicated to the state that the submitted proposals do not meet the required norms. The state government submitted a list of housing beneficiaries to secure funds under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme. Under PMAY (Rural), the ministry allocates ₹72,000 per housing unit, while the state government must cover the remaining cost. In its correspondence, the Union ministry instructed officials to upload live facial authentication using Aadhaar for each beneficiary…

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Telangana Secures ₹1,500 Cr for Indiramma Housing Scheme

HYDERABAD: The ongoing Indiramma housing scheme in urban Telangana received a significant boost as the Central government approved 1.13 lakh housing units under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-Urban 2.0). This approval translates to nearly Rs 1,500 crore in Central funding for the state. A senior official in the housing department informed TOI that Telangana ranks first among Indian states in receiving a Rs 1,500 crore allocation for housing under PMAY-Urban 2.0. Notably, even Bihar, which is heading into elections, has not received such a substantial sanction, nor have BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh or Gujarat. Chief Minister A. Revanth…

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Delhi: DUSIB to Remove Encroachments, Build Housing for Slum Dwellers

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) is exploring various strategies to provide housing for the city’s slum dwellers. To this end, they will conduct a survey of the land they oversee and detect any encroachments. In a recent meeting, the DUSIB CEO instructed officials to map jhuggi jhopri clusters located on the agency’s properties and determine the extent of encroachment by each cluster, along with the number of families residing there. DUSIB engineers have been directed to deliver the report as soon as possible. An official noted that the current government has issued stringent guidelines to all…

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PMAY House Construction in Goa Approaches Completion: Official

Representative Image PANAJI: The Goa government has successfully built 250 out of the 254 houses targeted for eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), an official announced on Thursday. The initiative, designed to provide affordable housing, has been executed at an expenditure of ₹3.4 crore, as stated by the official. According to P.K. Shirodkar, nodal officer responsible for the scheme and director of the District Rural Development Agency, the goal was to construct 254 houses for qualified beneficiaries in the state. “As of now, we have completed 250 houses by strictly adhering to all procedures of this scheme.…