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The Maharashtra government has announced an additional subsidy of INR 50,000 for rural housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), bringing the total financial aid to INR 2.1 lakh per household. State Minister Jayakumar Gore stated that the provision has been included in the 2025-26 budget. The state has committed to constructing 20 lakh homes within a year, with 10 lakh beneficiaries already receiving their first instalments. The government plans to disburse funds for the remaining 10 lakh homes shortly. The PMAY scheme, aimed at addressing housing shortages among economically weaker sections, is projected to deliver five crore houses nationwide by 2029.
The Maharashtra government has decided to provide an additional subsidy of INR 50,000 for rural housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), increasing the total financial assistance to INR 2.1 lakh per household. State Rural Development Minister Jayakumar Gore confirmed this development earlier this week, stating that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had approved the decision, with the required budgetary provision already allocated for the 2025-26 financial year. Advertisement
Speaking at an event in Dharashiv, Gore mentioned that the state administration had resolved to enhance the subsidy, ensuring greater financial support for beneficiaries. The minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to constructing 20 lakh housing units within the year, enabling many individuals to realise their dream of homeownership.
He highlighted that the first tranche for 10 lakh homes had been disbursed on Saturday in the presence of Union Minister Amit Shah. Maharashtra has the highest number of houses under PMAY. Within the initial 45 days of the state's 100-day programme, approval has been granted for 20 lakh housing applications, and the first instalment has already reached 10 lakh households. Gore further stated that in the coming fortnight, the government would commence the distribution of funds for the remaining 10 lakh homes.
During Phase I of the PMAY-Gramin scheme, the state achieved its goal by sanctioning 13,57,564 houses and completing 12,65,191 houses. Under Phase II of the scheme, around 20 lakh houses are targeted and around 18,25,133 have been sanctioned. Of this Phase II, approximately 20,225 beneficiaries from Nagpur district have been selected, with 19,085 individuals receiving authorisation letters. Additionally, 12,862 beneficiaries are set to receive the initial instalment of financial aid to begin construction.
The Maharashtra government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring housing for all eligible rural families. The ongoing 100-day initiative, spearheaded by the Chief Minister, aims to fast-track state projects, particularly those focused on rural housing, to provide homes to beneficiaries in a timely and efficient manner.
The PMAY scheme seeks to alleviate housing shortages in both urban and rural areas, particularly benefiting economically weaker sections and low-income groups. The mission provides central assistance to implementing agencies through States/Union Territories and Central Nodal Agencies for providing houses to all eligible families/beneficiaries. The initiative follows a demand-driven model, allowing states and union territories to sanction projects based on identified eligible beneficiaries. As per the central government's target, a total of five crore houses would be developed under the scheme by 2029, with the allocation of 3.80 crore tenements already completed.
The Maharashtra government's decision to enhance financial support for rural housing under PMAY underscores its commitment to improving living conditions for economically weaker sections. As part of the national vision to provide five crore homes by 2029, Maharashtra continues to play a crucial role in achieving this goal, ensuring that eligible families receive timely assistance to fulfil their aspirations of homeownership.
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