PMAY-G Targets Allocation: Over 8.21 Lakh Houses for Madhya Pradesh in 2025

The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) has been a cornerstone of rural development since its inception in April 2016. With a mission to achieve “Housing for All,” the scheme is set to construct 4.95 crore houses by March 2029. Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a significant beneficiary under this programme, with the state making remarkable strides in rural housing.

Key Developments and Targets

Additional Targets Approved

The Union Cabinet has greenlit 2 crore additional houses under PMAY-G’s new phase, spanning FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29, with a financial outlay of ₹3,06,137 crore. This significant approval reinforces the government’s commitment to providing secure housing for rural families.

Achievements Under PMAY-G

• Nationwide Progress: Of the 3.33 crore houses targeted, 3.23 crore have been sanctioned, and 2.69 crore have been completed.
• Funds Disbursed: ₹2.37 lakh crore has been allocated to beneficiaries since the scheme’s launch.

Madhya Pradesh Performance

• Targets and Completion: Out of the 41.68 lakh targeted houses, 36.80 lakh have been completed, achieving an impressive 88% completion rate.
• Beneficiary Allocation: On January 15, 2025, 8.21 lakh houses will be allocated to the remaining beneficiaries, with plans to complete them within a strict time frame.

Technological Advancements

The scheme’s effectiveness has been enhanced through innovative solutions:

• The Awaas+ 2024 mobile app, launched on 17th September 2024, uses AI-based facial recognition for accurate beneficiary identification.
• Over 2.5 lakh surveyors have been trained to ensure efficient implementation.

Convergence with Other Schemes

PMAY-G beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh have also benefited from integration with schemes like MGNREGA, SBM-G, Jal Jeevan Mission, and others:

• 36.37 lakh toilets have been constructed under SBM-G.
• 35 lakh houses have been electrified under the PM-Surya Ghar Yojana.

Empowering Women Through Housing

In a bid to promote gender equality, 74% of PMAY-G houses are under women’s sole or joint ownership, fostering dignity and empowerment across rural India.

Financial Support for Madhya Pradesh

FY 2024-25 Allocation

• Central Assistance Released: ₹3,726 crore, with additional funds of ₹4,934 crore contingent on timely utilisation.
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹18,036 crore, shared between the central (₹11,754 crore) and state (₹6,282 crore) governments.

Projected Allocation for FY 2025-26

• Remaining Target: 8.21 lakh houses with an estimated cost of ₹12,636 crore.
• Total Cost for 2-Year: ₹30,672 crore, with ₹20,054 crore as the central share.

A Commitment to Housing for All

The government’s robust commitment is evident in the ₹32,537.85 crore central assistance disbursed to Madhya Pradesh since 2016. The PMAY-G scheme goes beyond housing by fostering rural dignity and enabling a brighter future for millions.

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