Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Adhikari Says Modi Announces 50 Lakh Bengal Housing Beneficiaries
Suvendu Adhikari said a housing list is being prepared for 50 lakh families in Bengal.
The homes would be built through the PM Awaas Yojana.
He said women would own the new houses.
Narendra Modi said many families had been identified for permanent homes.
Modi also said work on delayed government schemes was moving forward.
Adhikari said September 17 would become Annapurna Divas in Bengal.
The day would recognize the Annapurna Yojana, which provides financial assistance to women.
He also said a commission is investigating violence against women.
Suvendu Adhikari said Narendra Modi announced preparations for a list of 50 lakh PM Awaas Yojana beneficiaries in Bengal.
Adhikari said all new houses under the scheme would be owned by women.
Modi said more than 50 lakh families had been identified to receive permanent homes and that stalled schemes were progressing.
Adhikari said September 17 would be celebrated annually as Annapurna Divas in Bengal because of the Annapurna Yojana.
He also cited a commission led by retired Justice Samapti Chatterjee to investigate atrocities against women in the state.
- Who
- Suvendu Adhikari reported announcements attributed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- A list of 50 lakh PM Awaas Yojana beneficiaries is being prepared, with new homes intended to be owned by women.
- When
- The statements were made on a Thursday; September 17 was designated for the annual Annapurna Divas observance.
- Where
- Bengal, with the programme held in Salt Lake.
- Why
- The housing programme is intended to provide permanent homes, while the Annapurna Yojana provides financial assistance to women.
- Housing beneficiaries
- 50 lakh families in Bengal
- Housing scheme
- PM Awaas Yojana
- House ownership
- New houses will be owned by women, according to Adhikari
- Annual observance
- September 17 will be celebrated as Annapurna Divas
- Women’s assistance scheme
- Annapurna Yojana
- Women’s safety commission
- A commission headed by retired Justice Samapti Chatterjee was established to inquire into atrocities against women