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The Uttar Pradesh government has expanded the scope of the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) to include all remaining Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities, aiming to achieve universal housing coverage among tribal households in the state. The decision brings previously excluded groups such as Bhotia, Jaunsari and Raji within the scheme’s ambit. The move builds on earlier phased inclusions of multiple tribal communities since the scheme’s launch in 2018. Authorities have directed officials to identify eligible beneficiaries and expedite implementation, with the objective of providing permanent housing to marginalised rural populations and improving living standards in remote and underserved regions.
The Uttar Pradesh government has expanded the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) to include all remaining Scheduled Tribe communities, with the objective of ensuring comprehensive housing coverage for tribal households across the state. Advertisement
The decision, announced in the past week, extends eligibility under the rural housing scheme to communities that had previously remained outside its scope. Officials indicated that the expansion is aimed at ensuring that no tribal family is left without access to permanent housing, particularly in remote and underdeveloped regions.
The scheme, which was launched in 2018, initially focused on some of the most marginalised communities such as Vantangiya and Musahar groups. Over time, additional tribal communities—including Kol, Tharu, Sahariya, Nat, Chero, Baiga, Boksa, Banjara and Sapera—were incorporated in phases. With the latest expansion, all remaining Scheduled Tribe groups, including Bhotia, Jaunsari, Raji and Gond communities along with their sub-groups, have been brought within the eligibility framework.
Government officials stated that the move is intended to strengthen social inclusion by addressing gaps in access to housing among tribal populations. The expansion aligns with broader efforts to improve living conditions in rural areas, where many households continue to reside in temporary or inadequate structures.
Authorities have directed district-level administrations to conduct surveys and identify eligible beneficiaries from the newly included communities. The implementation process is expected to prioritise households lacking pucca housing, with financial assistance provided for construction or upgrading of dwelling units.
The initiative also reflects the state’s alignment with wider national housing objectives under programmes such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, which aims to provide affordable housing to economically weaker sections across rural and urban areas. The central scheme has historically prioritised Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as key beneficiary groups, with financial support extended for construction of basic housing units.
From a policy perspective, the inclusion of all tribal communities is expected to improve the targeting efficiency of welfare delivery and reduce exclusion errors that may have persisted in earlier phases of the programme. It also signals a shift towards universalisation of benefits within specific vulnerable categories, rather than phased or selective inclusion.
For the housing sector, the development highlights the continued role of state-led housing schemes in addressing gaps in rural housing supply, particularly in regions where private sector participation remains limited. Such initiatives are critical in supporting incremental housing development and improving basic infrastructure access in low-income rural settlements.
Officials indicated that monitoring mechanisms will be put in place to ensure timely identification of beneficiaries and execution of housing projects, with a focus on achieving full coverage among Scheduled Tribe households under the scheme in the coming phases.
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