The Government has approved more than 1.93 lakh additional houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0), taking the total number of houses sanctioned under the Mission beyond 20 lakh.
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced the approvals yesterday following the 10th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee in New Delhi. Satendra Singh, Secretary, Department of Urban Development, chaired the meeting.
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Housing Approvals Cover 11 States:
According to the Ministry, the newly approved houses fall under two verticals of PMAY-U 2.0: Beneficiary-Led Construction and Affordable Housing in Partnership.
The approvals cover 11 states: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Mizoram, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
The houses are intended for eligible urban families belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). With the latest approvals, the total number of houses sanctioned under PMAY-U 2.0 has now crossed 20 lakh.
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Ministry Stresses Timely Processing of Proposals:
During the meeting, Satendra Singh emphasised the need for close coordination among the Union Ministry, States, Union Territories, and Urban Local Bodies.
He highlighted the importance of submitting and processing housing proposals on time. The Secretary called for coordination among these stakeholders to facilitate the timely handling of proposals under the Mission.