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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…

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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…

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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…

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SC notifies Haryana, Mahira Buildwell over EWS flat fraud

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Haryana government and Mahira Buildwell (previously Czar Buildwell) after a group of homebuyers from economically weaker sections accused the developer of fraud in an affordable housing project in Gurgaon under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). The petitioner association has alleged that Czar Buildwell and its successor Mahira obtained licenses through deception, including submitting forged bank guarantees and falsifying signatures. They further claimed that the builder completed only 5-7% of the construction, misappropriating homebuyers’ funds. Petitioner’s Claims: Authorities’ Inaction Led to Distress The Supreme Court is currently addressing numerous cases…

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Over 62 Lakh Families Benefited from PMAY-Urban: UP CM

File Photo LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that over the past nine years, more than 60 lakh families have received housing benefits in both urban and rural areas of the state. With an additional 2 lakh families included on Sunday, the total has reached 62 lakh. “This marks the first time since independence that so many families have fulfilled their dream of owning a permanent house,” the CM stated during a program at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, where he transferred the first installment to 2.09 lakh approved beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. “This is…

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Odisha to Finish 48,000 Pending PMAY-U Homes

BHUBANESWAR: The housing and urban development department plans to construct over 48,000 incomplete houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U), with the scheme deadline extended to December 31, 2025. The Union housing and urban affairs ministry informed the state that the PMAY-U was launched on June 25, 2015, to provide durable houses with essential amenities to eligible urban populations nationwide. The ministry noted, “The implementation period of the PMAY-U scheme, previously ending on March 31, 2022, has been extended to December 31, 2025, allowing sanctioned houses to be completed without altering the funding framework and implementation strategy.” As per…

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One Arrested in ₹2 Crore PMAY Fraud with 100+ Victims

AHMEDABAD: Promised with no government forms or lotteries, more than 100 women from underprivileged backgrounds fell victim to a significant scam, losing over Rs 2 crore in total. The accused, Neel Madhav Patel, reportedly claimed to have direct access to housing allocations under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Sunita Bhandari, a 27-year-old domestic worker from Paldi, approached the city police commissioner to report how Patel deceived her. She claimed that she was not alone, with around 100 other female victims also affected. Based on her report, the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) filed an FIR on Monday. Patel assured…

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Odisha Minister Delivers PMAY-U Work Orders in Sambalpur

SAMBALPUR: On Friday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan issued work orders under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) and distributed welfare scheme benefits at an event in Sambalpur district. He announced that 855 urban poor families would receive work orders totaling Rs 2.5 lakh each under PMAY (Urban) to build safe and quality homes, marking a significant step towards inclusive urban development. During the event at Gangadhar Meher University auditorium, benefits of the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana were also distributed. Attendees included Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik, Sambalpur MLA Jayanarayan Mishra, District Collector Siddheshwar…

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Bhopal: ‘Housing for All’ Faces Public Rage Over Delays

BHOPAL: Residents benefiting from the Housing for All multistorey project at 12 Number Stop in BMC Ward 49 have voiced strong dissatisfaction regarding the delays in receiving their flats. During a Tuesday inspection, Mayor Malti Rai was confronted with pressing questions from the residents, who demanded to know when they would finally take possession of their homes. Beneficiaries claimed they had booked their flats years ago and made advance payments, yet have not received possession. Additional complaints included issues of waterlogging during the rains and substandard construction quality. One beneficiary blocked Rai’s path, stating he could no longer wait after…