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CM Delivers First PMAY-Urban Flat Key in Ghaziabad

File Photo GHAZIABAD: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath officially handed over the first key of units created under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY) at a ceremony in the city on Friday. This marks the first unit distributed since the scheme’s announcement 11 years ago. Introduced in 2015, the PMAY aims to provide affordable housing for economically weaker sections. The price of a flat is set at Rs 6 lakh, with contributions of Rs 2.5 lakh from the Centre, Rs 1 lakh from the state government, and Rs 2.5 lakh required from the beneficiary. Eligibility is based on an annual family…

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Ranchi Civic Body Warns 232 PMAY Beneficiaries for Illegal Rentals

RANCHI: This Tuesday, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) initiated a campaign against the misuse of welfare housing. They issued show-cause notices to 232 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) for unlawfully renting out their designated properties. The enforcement action was prompted by reports of unauthorized subletting within the residential complex at the Light House Project in Dhurwa, developed under the housing scheme. A preliminary investigation by civic officials uncovered that many recipients were not residing in their allocated flats, undermining the primary goal of the initiative and converting the subsidized housing into rental ventures. Authorities stated that this…

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PMAY Colony in Wathoda Offers Complete Amenities: Maharashtra Deputy CM

File Photo NAGPUR: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed the Assembly on Friday that the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) housing project at Wathoda has been equipped with all necessary infrastructure in accordance with the approved development plan. He dismissed claims regarding missing amenities, poor construction, and increasing crime in the area. The Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) completed 3,580 housing units under the scheme by November 13, 2021, Shinde stated. Of these, 264 units are located in Mauza Wathoda and 3,316 in Mauza Tarodi (Khurd). Basic amenities and maintenance are being handled by registered cooperative societies of the…

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Housing Minister Issues Sanction Letters to 31 PMAY-Urban Recipients

CHANDIGARH: On Monday, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, distributed sanction letters to 31 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), emphasizing the Centre’s dedication to providing permanent housing for all eligible low-income families. While addressing a PMAY-U 2.0 event at the Karnal Municipal Corporation, the minister stated that home ownership is essential for dignity, security, and a better tomorrow. He assured that welfare schemes are designed to ensure that benefits reach every eligible individual. The PMAY-U 2.0 initiative, launched on September 1, 2024, targets permanent housing for economically weaker and qualified urban families. The…

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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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Bhubaneswar Teams Up with Bank for Urban Poor Home Loans

BHUBANESWAR: To assist beneficiaries of affordable housing projects in obtaining accessible home loans, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has collaborated with a leading private sector bank. A recent meeting focused on outlining the respective roles of the bank and the civic body in launching a pilot project aimed at helping urban poor beneficiaries navigate complex banking regulations. The pilot initiative will support 600 beneficiaries who have been allocated homes within various affordable housing schemes in Bhubaneswar but face challenges in contributing their share towards the properties. These projects are implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. In the…

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Odisha: 1.36 Lakh Homes Built under PMAY-Urban in 10 Years

BHUBANESWAR: The state government has successfully constructed 136,000 houses for urban poor citizens under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) across 115 urban local bodies over the past decade since 2015, according to the Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM). Data indicates that a total of 184,000 houses were sanctioned under PMAY-U, with 162,000 already initiated, achieving 73% of the state’s target for housing. This housing data is essential for the Odisha Economic Survey Report 2025-26. In terms of specific scheme components, beneficiary-led construction accounts for the highest number, with 131,000 houses completed. Additionally, 3,650 houses were finished under the affordable…