Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Chhattisgarh: PMAY-G Helps Provide Homes for Underprivileged Families
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) is a program that helps poor families in India build their own homes.
In Chhattisgarh, many families who used to live in flimsy houses now have strong, safe homes because of this program.
The government gives money to families, and they can use it to build a proper house.
It has helped many people feel more secure and happy.
The goal is to make sure everyone has a good place to live.
PMAY-G is transforming lives in Chhattisgarh, especially Kawardha district, by helping underprivileged families build homes.
Beneficiaries shared that PMAY-G provided them with permanent homes, improving their security, dignity, and hope.
The scheme was launched in 2016 with the goal of eliminating homelessness and providing pucca houses.
The scheme includes a transparent three-step process for identifying beneficiaries.
The government approved the construction of two crore additional houses with a financial outlay of Rs 3,06,137 crore.
- Who
- Beneficiaries of PMAY-G and the Indian government.
- What
- PMAY-G is a housing scheme helping underprivileged families build permanent homes.
- When
- Launched in 2016, with an expansion approved in August 2024.
- Where
- Across Chhattisgarh, specifically Kawardha district.
- Why
- To eliminate homelessness and provide pucca houses for all.
- Scheme Name
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)
- Launched
- 2016
- Goal
- Provide pucca houses for all
- Beneficiary Identification
- SECC 2011, Awaas+ survey, Gram Sabhas
- Additional Houses Approved
- 2 crore
- Financial Outlay (2024-29)
- Rs 3,06,137 crore
- Houses Sanctioned (as of Nov 19, 2024)
- 3.21 crore
- Houses Completed (as of Nov 19, 2024)
- 2.67 crore