Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Government Approves Funding for Jharia Plan and Celebrates PMAY(U) Success
The government approved a big plan to help people in Jharia, who are dealing with fires and need new homes.
The plan includes money to build new homes and help people find jobs so they can support themselves.
Also, a housing scheme called PMAY(U) is celebrating ten years of helping people get their own homes.
Many families across India are very happy with the program because it has made their lives better by providing safe and secure homes.
The revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) received a ₹5,940 crore approval to address fire and rehabilitation.
The plan emphasizes sustainable livelihood through skill development for resettled families.
PMAY(U) celebrates 10 years with beneficiaries expressing gratitude for homeownership.
Beneficiaries across India, including Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, shared positive experiences.
PMAY-U 2.0 aims to provide 1 crore more homes, with 2.35 lakh houses approved recently.
- Who
- The Indian government and beneficiaries of housing schemes.
- What
- Approval of revised Jharia Master Plan and the success of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) housing scheme.
- When
- Jharia Master Plan approved; PMAY(U) launched in June 2015, and celebrated its 10 year anniversary recently.
- Where
- Jharkhand (Jharia) and across India (PMAY beneficiaries).
- Why
- To address fire, subsidence, and rehabilitation in Jharia, and to provide affordable housing under PMAY(U).
- Scheme Name
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) and Jharia Master Plan
- Jharia Master Plan Financial Outlay
- ₹5,940.47 crore
- PMAY(U) Launch Date
- June 2015
- PMAY-U 2.0 goal
- Provide 1 crore homes
- Homes Approved under PMAY-U 2.0
- 2.35 lakh
