State PCS - Haryana (HCS)

• 03 Apr 2025

PM Awas Yojana in Jhajjar

Why in News? 

Officials of Jhajjar district of Haryana are conducting a large-scale survey for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana—Gramin (PMAY-G) 2.0 to identify needy families in rural areas and provide them with financial assistance for constructing new permanent houses.

Key Points 

• Fulfilling the Dream of a Permanent Home: 
  • The PMAY-G initiative is designed to help needy families achieve a secure and dignified life through permanent housing. 
  • Officials have been instructed to speed up the survey process to include every eligible beneficiary and help fulfill the residential dreams of rural families. 
  • The last date to apply for PMAY-G 2.0 has been extended to 30th April 2025 to ensure that more eligible families benefit from the scheme. 
    • So far, 6,163 applications have been received from all seven blocks of the district. 
  • Villagers can also apply themselves through the "Awas Plus" mobile app to avail benefits. 
• Financial Assistance Structure: 
  • Under the scheme, beneficiaries receive a total financial assistance of Rs 1.38 lakh for the construction of permanent houses. 
  • The amount is disbursed in three installments: 
    • First installment: Rs 45,000 
    • Second installment: Rs 60,000 
    • Third installment: Rs 33,000 

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.