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Uttarakhand Targets Pucca Homes for 15,000 Families Under PMAY-U
Uttarakhand is building permanent houses for families who need them.
The homes are being constructed through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban scheme.
There are 15,496 homes planned in 18 projects across the state.
About 84% of the homes are already finished.
Some families in Roorkee and Haridwar have received keys to their new homes.
Officials want the remaining work finished by September 30.
The government expects more than 15,000 families to have homes by December.
It is also increasing its financial help for eligible families from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.
Uttarakhand expects more than 15,000 families to receive pucca homes under PMAY-U by December.
The state is constructing 15,496 housing units across 18 projects, with 12,948 units completed.
Keys to 1,271 completed homes have been handed over to beneficiaries in Roorkee and Haridwar.
Udhamsingh Nagar has the largest share of construction, with 10,200 planned housing units.
The government raised its contribution for eligible beneficiaries from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.
- Who
- The Uttarakhand government, housing department, implementing agencies and eligible beneficiaries.
- What
- Construction and distribution of pucca homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban.
- Where
- Across Uttarakhand, including Udhamsingh Nagar, Haridwar, Nainital and Dehradun districts.
- When
- Pending projects are to be completed by September 30, with homes expected to reach more than 15,000 families by December.
- Why
- To provide economically weaker and eligible families with permanent housing, security and stability.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U)
- Total units
- 15,496 units across 18 projects
- Completed units
- 12,948 units, or about 84% of the total
- Keys handed over
- 1,271 homes in Roorkee and Haridwar
- Largest construction area
- Udhamsingh Nagar, with 10,200 planned units
- Project deadline
- September 30 for completing pending residential projects
- State contribution
- Raised from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 for eligible beneficiaries
Quotes
Pushkar Singh Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister
“Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state is committed to ensuring that welfare and development schemes reach eligible beneficiaries. He described PMAY as an important initiative for providing economically weaker families with housing, security and greater stability.”
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“Housing Secretary R Rajesh said 15,496 housing units are being constructed under 18 projects across the state. Around 84% of these, or 12,948 units, have been completed so far.”
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