Assam's Ambitious Move for Housing the Weaker Sections

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced efforts to provide concrete houses to all people in the state through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin scheme. The initiative targets helping economically weaker families and involves the distribution of sanction letters and geo-tagging of eligible households.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has unveiled an ambitious plan to provide 'pucca' or concrete houses for all in the state, with a focus on economically weaker families. This announcement came during a state-level event at Boko in Kamrup district, where he launched the distribution of 3,25,234 sanction letters under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) scheme.

The scheme, designed to provide housing across the country, has been effectively implemented in Assam, according to Sarma. He reported past progress, including the distribution of 5 lakh sanction letters in May 2022 and subsequent fund releases to beneficiaries in multiple phases.

Highlighting the success of the initiative, Sarma stated that 'Griha Pravesh' ceremonies for more than 3 lakh beneficiaries were held in a single day in July 2023. Additional sanction letters were distributed in March, with the commitment to reach more families via geo-tagged lists reviewed in gram sabhas, emphasizing the government's drive to ensure housing and dignity for all.

(With inputs from agencies.)