The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) was launched in November 2016 by restructuring the earlier Indira Awaas Yojana. It is run by the Ministry of Rural Development and aims to provide a pucca house with basic amenities to rural families who are homeless or living in kutcha or dilapidated houses.
Financial assistance
- Rs 1.20 lakh per house in plain areas.
- Rs 1.30 lakh per house in hilly states, northeastern states, difficult areas and some notified districts.
- The cost is shared between the Centre and states.
- Beneficiaries can also get 90 to 95 days of unskilled wages under MGNREGA for building their house.
- Toilet support of Rs 12,000 is available through the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) or other schemes.
The money is paid in instalments directly to the beneficiary’s bank account, linked to progress in construction, verified through geo tagged photos.
Minimum house size
The house must have a minimum area of 25 square metres, including a dedicated area for hygienic cooking.
Who is eligible
Beneficiaries were first identified from the Socio Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data, after verification by gram sabhas. Later, the Awaas+ survey added more eligible families. In 2024, the Union Cabinet approved the scheme’s continuation to build 2 crore more houses in the next phase, and a fresh Awaas+ survey was launched with a mobile app that allows self survey with face authentication.
Generally excluded are households with a pucca house, those owning certain vehicles or mechanised farm equipment, those with a government employee, income tax payers and others listed in the exclusion criteria.
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Priority
Priority is given to SC and ST families, minorities, families with persons with disabilities, households headed by women and other vulnerable groups, as per the guidelines. The house is sanctioned in the name of the woman or jointly with the husband, except in certain cases.
How to check the beneficiary list
- Visit pmayg.nic.in.
- Go to Awaassoft and then Reports.
- Under Social Audit Reports, select Beneficiary details for verification.
- Choose your state, district, block and village.
You can also check with your gram panchayat or block office.
How to apply
There is no direct online application for the public. Eligible families are identified through surveys and approved by the gram sabha. If you think you are eligible and missing, contact your gram panchayat secretary or block development officer.
Bottom line
PMAY-G helps rural families build a safe home with direct financial aid. Check the list on the official portal and approach your gram panchayat if you believe you have been left out.
Source / स्रोत: PMAY-G portal, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Press Information Bureau
