Union Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban till 31st December, 2024

Union Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban till 31st December, 2024

 The Union Cabinet has given its approval to continue the Housing for All Mission under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY- U) till December 31, 2024. Under the scheme, financial assistance is being provided to complete more than 122 lakh houses approved till 31st March this year.

 This scheme to provide pucca houses to all the eligible beneficiaries in the urban areas of the country is one of the major schemes of the Central Government. States and Union Territories had requested for continuation of this scheme.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U)

 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) was launched on June 25, 2015 with the main objective of providing housing to the people of urban areas by the year 2022. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

 

 It ensures pucca houses for the eligible urban poor by addressing the lack of urban housing among the urban poor (including slum dwellers). This mission covers the entire urban area (including statutory town, notified planning area, development authority, special area development authority, industrial development authority or any authority under state legislation entrusted with the task of urban planning).

 Under PMAY(U), basic facilities like toilets, water supply, electricity and kitchen are provided to all households. This scheme promoteswomen empowerment by providing ownership of houses in the name of female member or in joint.