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 was taken at the 54th Meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under PMAY-U held in New Delhi.
- These houses are proposed to be constructed across Beneficiary Led Construction and Affordable Housing in Partnership verticals.
- With this, as on date, 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.
PMAY- U Awards 2021 – 100 Days Challenge
In addition, ‘PMAY- U Awards 2021 – 100 Days Challenge’ was also launched by Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) .
The awards are given to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contribution and performances by States, Union Territories (UTs), Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and beneficiaries for successful implementation of the Mission and create a healthy competition.
