⇒ The Government approved 708 proposals for construction of 3.61 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) on 8th June 2021.
The decision in this regard was taken at the 54th Meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under PMAY-U held in New Delhi. The Meeting was attended by 13 States/UTs.
These houses are proposed to be constructed across Beneficiary Led Construction and Affordable Housing in Partnership verticals.
PMAY- U Awards 2021 – 100 Days Challenge:
In addition, the Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Durga Shanker Mishra also launched the ‘PMAY- U Awards 2021 – 100 Days Challenge’.
The awards are given to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contribution and performances by States, Union Territories, Urban Local Bodies and beneficiaries for successful implementation of the Mission and create a healthy competition.
Achievement:
With this, as on 8 June 2021, the total number of sanctioned houses under PMAY(U) is now 112.4 lakh and so far, 82.5 lakh have been grounded for construction of which 48.31 lakh have been completed/delivered.
Total investment under the Mission is Rs 7.35 Lakh Crore which has Central assistance of Rs 1.81 Lakh Crore of which Rs 96,067 Crore of funds have been released.