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Delhi Minister Speeds Up Allotment of 7,400 EWS Flats

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: On Thursday, Delhi’s Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood announced that the city government is accelerating the upgrade and allocation of over 7,400 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats in Bhalswa. He emphasized that the homes will be expanded to enhance living conditions for beneficiaries. During an inspection of the ongoing renovation at the housing project, Sood indicated that current flats are being redesigned with an increased carpet area of about four to five square meters, aiming to meet the standards set by the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). This initiative encompasses over 7,400 EWS homes, with…

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Over 1.1 Million PMAY Homes Ready in Chhattisgarh in 2.5 Years

RAIPUR: In the past two-and-a-half years, over 1.1 million houses have been constructed in Chhattisgarh under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), recording the highest completion rate in the country, as noted by officials on Friday. During a recent event in Raipur, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presented keys to several PMAY beneficiaries and released a progress report on the “Mor Gaon-Mor Pani” (My Village-My Water) initiative. Shortly after assuming office in December 2023, the state cabinet approved funds for 1.8 million PMAY houses in its inaugural meeting. Continued efforts have led to the completion of more than 1.1 million…

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Assam to Build 200,000 PMAY-G Houses in 100 Days

GUWAHATI: The Assam government plans to complete two lakh houses under the PMAY-Gramin scheme within the next 100 days, according to a minister’s statement on Wednesday. In response to Congress MLA Tanzil Hussain’s query, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Atul Bora noted that since 2016, 22 lakh houses have been built statewide under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). “In the next 100 days, our target is to complete two lakh new houses and distribute them to the community,” stated Bora. Hussain raised concerns regarding potential irregularities in the ‘geo-tagging’ process of the houses and called for an investigation. Bora…

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Raipur: 77 Homes Demolished in Airport Anti-Encroachment Drive

Representative AI image RAIPUR: On Monday, authorities demolished 77 ‘illegal’ houses situated on government land near Raipur airport in Chhattisgarh, leading to protests from residents, including women who tried to block bulldozers. They argued that many of the structures were built under the PMAY scheme. The demolition was carried out by the revenue department, police, and Raipur Municipal Corporation in Sammanpur (Nakti) village within the Dharsinwa development block, a government official reported. The government land, approximately nine hectares, had allegedly been occupied illegally for an extended period, and the demolition was part of an anti-encroachment effort, according to an official…

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Chhattisgarh Housing Board nets ₹1,532 crore from 7,388 sales: CM

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced on Friday that the state’s Housing and Infrastructure Development Board has achieved a revenue of Rs 1,532 crore by selling 7,388 properties over the last two years, effectively overcoming financial obstacles and making a notable comeback. While inaugurating the new logo of the Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board (CGHIB) at the Circuit House in Nava Raipur, Sai stated that the board, previously limited to housing construction, will now significantly contribute to infrastructure development, invigorating the state’s progress. The Chief Minister emphasized the government’s dedication to fulfilling every family’s aspiration for a…

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Centre OKs 6.18 lakh PMAY-Gramin homes for Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: The Central government has extended the minimum support price (MSP) procurement period for wheat, gram, and lentils in Uttar Pradesh until July 8. They have also approved over 6.18 lakh houses in the next phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, as stated in an official announcement made on Thursday. The details were shared by Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a review meeting held with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Yojana Bhawan in Lucknow. Chouhan presented approval letters for extending the MSP procurement for the rabi marketing year 2026-27 and for sanctioning…

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Over 300 Jamshedpur Beneficiaries Get New PMAY Home Keys

JAMSHEDPUR: On Friday, over 300 beneficiaries were handed the keys to their new homes, developed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in Birsanagar, Jamshedpur. The event was inaugurated online by Jharkhand Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Sudivya Kumar. A total of 322 individuals received symbolic keys to their new residences as part of the Birsanagar Affordable Housing Project under the PM Awas Yojana. Two blocks, totaling 644 housing units, were constructed as part of this initiative. During the event, BJP MP Bidyut Baran Mahato and Jamshedpur East MLA Purnima Das Sahu planted saplings on the project grounds, emphasizing…

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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…