JAIPUR: Under the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the effective leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, the state government is consistently working to provide permanent housing to families in the economically weaker section under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). In this sequence, a meeting of the State Level Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (SLSMC) for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0 was held on Wednesday at the Government Secretariat under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Shri V. Srinivas.
5,024 New Houses Approved
In the meeting, administrative approval was granted for the construction of 5,024 new houses across various urban local bodies in the state.
- Grant Structure: Each beneficiary will receive an assistance amount of ₹2.50 lakh for the construction of their own permanent house.
- Funding Split: This includes ₹1.50 lakh from the Central Government and ₹1 lakh from the State Government.
- Total Subsidy: A total subsidy of ₹125.60 crore will be provided for these houses.
- Final Approval: These 5,024 houses approved by the State Government will receive final clearance in the upcoming Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) meeting to be held on May 26.
Rajasthan’s Excellence in Performance
The Chief Secretary expressed satisfaction over the state’s excellent performance nationwide in key parameters, including housing approvals, commencement of construction, and completion of housing units. He directed officials to maintain this momentum and ensure that the remaining work is completed in a time-bound and high-quality manner.
Capacity Building Plan for FY 2026-27
During the meeting, Shri Hari Mohan Meena, Executive Director of PMAY-U, stated that in addition to the approval of houses, a ‘Capacity Building Plan’ worth ₹39.60 crore for the financial year 2026-27 has been recommended for approval by the Government of India to ensure the effective implementation of the scheme.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department Alok Gupta, Principal Secretary of the PHED Department Hemant Kumar Gera, Secretary of the Autonomous Government Department Ravi Jain (via VC), Joint Secretary of the Finance (Expenditure) Department Aijaz Nabi Khan, Executive Director of PMAY-U Hari Mohan Meena, and other concerned departmental officials.
Disclaimer: This news article is based on the official press release and departmental information. For detailed eligibility and application procedures under the scheme, please contact your local urban local body or visit the official Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana portal.
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