Centre Approves Proposal to Provide Houses Under PMGAY | 02 Dec 2024

Why in News?

The Chhattisgarh government announced that the Centre has approved its proposal to provide 15,000 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana. These houses will be allocated to surrendered Naxalites and individuals affected by Naxal violence as part of the welfare initiative.

• It is emphasized that the scheme aims to include families excluded from the Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011 and Awas Plus 2018 lists.

Key Points

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)
  • About:
    • Launched in 2016, the PMAY-G aims to provide housing for the poorest segments of society.
    • The selection of beneficiaries involves a thorough three-stage validation process, including the Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011, Gram Sabha approvals, and geo-tagging, ensuring that aid reaches the most deserving individuals.
• Under PMAY-G Beneficiaries Receive:
  • Financial Assistance: Rs 1.20 lakh in plain areas and Rs 1.30 lakh in hilly states, including northeastern states and union territories.
  • Additional Support for Toilets: Rs 12,000 for constructing toilets through convergence with schemes like Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G) or Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) or any other dedicated source of funding.
  • Employment Support: Mandatory provision of 90/95 person-days of unskilled wage employment for beneficiaries through Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for house construction.
  • Basic Amenities: Access to water, Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and electricity connections through convergence with relevant schemes.