39,815 Rural Families in Uttarakhand Get Pucca Houses Under PMAY-G Since 2022
State government figures show 39,815 families have received homes under the rural housing scheme since 2022, led by Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar and Rudraprayag districts.
Current Summary
State government figures show 39,815 families in Uttarakhand have benefited from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) since 2022. The scheme provides pucca houses with basic amenities to homeless families and those living in kutcha or dilapidated houses. Udham Singh Nagar has recorded the highest number of houses at 4,882, followed by Haridwar with 4,493 and Rudraprayag with 4,032. Other districts recorded include Chamoli (3,900), Pithoragarh (3,386), Pauri (3,195), Uttarkashi (3,057) and Dehradun (2,839). The state government said Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been pursuing approvals for more houses under rural and urban housing schemes with the Centre, and that Uttarakhand has been recognised nationally for its performance under PMAY-Urban 2.0. Under PMAY-G, launched in 2016, beneficiaries receive Rs 1.30 lakh per house via direct benefit transfer, plus Rs 6,000 for kitchen materials and utensils and Rs 12,000 under the Swachh Bharat Mission for toilet construction.
What We Know
- 39,815 families in Uttarakhand have received homes under PMAY-G since 2022.
- Udham Singh Nagar leads with 4,882 houses, followed by Haridwar (4,493) and Rudraprayag (4,032).
- Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Pauri, Uttarkashi and Dehradun have also recorded thousands of completed houses.
- Beneficiaries receive Rs 1.30 lakh per house plus additional assistance for kitchen materials and toilet construction.
What Is Still Unclear
- Figures for remaining districts beyond those listed.
- Total central and state funding disbursed under the scheme since 2022.
What Changed
- 8 Oct, 08:20 amSignal detected: 39,815 Rural Families in Uttarakhand Get Pucca Houses Under PMAY-G Since 2022
Background
PMAY-G was launched in 2016 to provide permanent housing with basic facilities to eligible rural families across India.