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Govt Tells CIC: No PMAY-Gramin Denial for Temp Work Migration

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Rural Development has clarified that eligible migrant laborers cannot be refused pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) simply because they are temporarily living outside their native villages for work. This information was provided to the Central Information Commission (CIC) during an RTI hearing. The clarification arose from an RTI request regarding whether rural families migrating temporarily for employment could be excluded from PMAY-G and other rural welfare schemes. According to a recent CIC ruling, the ministry stated, “there is no specific order/circular/rule from the Ministry of Rural Development that a family shall…

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Bihar Requests ₹1,600 Crore from Centre for Rural Housing

PATNA: The state government has officially requested the Centre to release ₹1,600 crore as a “Mother Sanction” under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G). This move comes after the state’s Single Nodal Account (SNA) was fully depleted, requiring new funds to ensure the continued construction of rural housing. Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar stated that the request has been forwarded to the Union Ministry of Rural Development for approval, allowing for central assistance to be released in one comprehensive approval. This would enable ongoing payments to eligible beneficiaries. As per the minister, Bihar has utilized ₹5,566.08 crore on PMAY-G initiatives…

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Only 130 of 3,600 PMAY Applicants in Sambhajinagar Pay 10%

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Progress under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has been slow in the city. Out of 3,638 applicants, only 130 have deposited the required 10% margin money, leading the municipal corporation to enhance efforts to encourage participation. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) is working to connect beneficiaries, banks, and developers to expedite the scheme’s implementation. Municipal commissioner Amol Yedage reviewed the situation and announced new outreach initiatives. “Banks are providing information and assistance to citizens regarding the documentation and loan processes, ensuring easier access to funds for the scheme. We are also conducting outreach camps to promote…

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5 Lakh Families in J-K to Get ‘Pucca’ Houses After Verification

SRINAGAR: Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Tuesday that all five lakh families in Jammu and Kashmir living in temporary ‘kuchha’ houses will receive permanent ‘pucca’ houses following a physical verification process. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has entrusted me with the responsibility of providing permanent housing to the underprivileged under the PM Awas Yojna. A recent survey in Jammu and Kashmir indicated that five lakh families are without stable housing. I assure you, after validation, no one will remain in ‘kuchha’ houses here,” Chouhan stated during an event. The minister additionally introduced 330 new…

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NCLAT Confirms Project-Specific Insolvency for Realty Firms

NEW DELHI: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has affirmed that insolvency proceedings initiated by homebuyers against construction firms must be restricted to the specific project where the default occurred, rather than extending to other projects of the corporate debtor. The tribunal underscored that jeopardizing unrelated projects does not serve the interests of homebuyers or stakeholders involved in those projects. “The law is clear that when financial creditors or homebuyers from a single project file a Section 7 application due to default by the corporate debtor, the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) must be limited to that project,” the…

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Kanpur: 20 Arrested for Fraud in Fake PMAY Scheme

KANPUR: A significant cybercrime ring operating in a Jamtara-style has been uncovered in the Reuna village of Ghatampur, leading to the arrest of 20 gang members accused of defrauding applicants of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Meanwhile, 17 accomplices are still at large, prompting ongoing efforts to locate them. Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal reported that the operation was initiated after receiving multiple complaints via the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Acting on a tip-off, a police team proceeded to Reuna village where suspicious cyber activities were observed, resulting in the immediate arrest of 20 individuals. The police revealed that the…

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MoU to Provide Energy-Efficient Appliances to 500K PMAY Homes in AP

VISAKHAPATNAM: Marking a significant milestone in energy efficiency under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), the Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited (APSHCL) has partnered with EESL and AP SEEDCO to create a tripartite MoU aimed at providing energy-efficient, star-rated appliances to five lakh beneficiaries during the first phase. The MoU was initially signed at India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 in Goa and was formally exchanged on Monday in Naidupeta, attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Housing Minister K Parthasarathy, and Municipal and Urban Development Minister K Narayana. Senior officials, including Special Chief Secretary (Housing) Ajay Jain,…

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1,000+ Flats for Urban Poor in Prayagraj Under PMAY

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj authorities are making strides to enhance housing for the urban poor by planning the construction of over 1,000 flats under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Phase II. Led by the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA), efforts are underway to identify land which will be provided by the municipal corporation and district administration. The PDA has engaged with relevant departments to expedite the process. Several potential locations have been earmarked for the initiative, including a 4,000 sqm plot near Dhobighat, around four bighas in Peepal Gaon, and approximately 3,000 sqm in the Khuldabad area. Additionally, discussions are in…

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31,000 Homes Built in J&K Under PMAY-U, Delays Cited

JAMMU: On Friday, the Jammu and Kashmir government announced that over 31,000 houses have been constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) since the program began. The construction of several units is currently ongoing, primarily due to constraints faced by beneficiaries. In response to an assembly inquiry, the government stated that 39,153 houses have been sanctioned under the beneficiary-led construction (BLC) vertical of the PMAY-urban mission 1.0 across the Union Territory. Of these, 31,173 are complete and 7,980 are still under construction, with a goal to finish by the extended mission deadline of September 2026. District-wise data indicates that…

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CAG Flags Dual Benefit Issues in Gujarat Housing Schemes

AHMEDABAD: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified instances where individuals received benefits from multiple housing schemes, contravening established guidelines. “According to PMAY-G guidelines, if a household is allocated a home under any government scheme, the gram sabha must remove that household from the system-generated priority list of eligible beneficiaries,” the report indicates. The audit revealed cases where some beneficiaries accessed funding from various housing schemes alongside PMAY-G. “In Jamnagar and Surat districts, 24 beneficiaries under PMAY-G were also sanctioned houses under PMAY-Urban,” the report detailed. “Among these 24 beneficiaries, seven received a total of ₹16.55 lakh under PMAY-U,…