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Resource crunch delaying housing scheme in AP; officials urge CM for funds

The Housing Department has appealed to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy for immediate release of Rs 2,361 crore to make progress in the construction of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana (Urban) in the state. The Government of India has already released Rs 4,032 crore under PMAY-U so far in the 2022-23 financial year but the AP government released only Rs 2,556 crore of the grant to the Housing Department, diverting another Rs 1,476 crore. Besides, of its proportionate share of Rs 1,389 crore, the state released only Rs 504 crore so far but stopped the balance citing "resource crunch", a senior official said. Payment of Rs 755 crore, including Rs 324 crore to the beneficiaries, has been pending, severely hampering the progress of the scheme. Over the last few years, the Centre sanctioned 16,84,502 houses to AP under PMAY-U but only 13,92,855 have been taken up for construction so far, the official added. AP, which tops the country drawing over 57 per c

Resource crunch delaying housing scheme in AP; officials urge CM for funds
Updated On : 27 Oct 2022 | 10:02 AM IST

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban gets nod for continuation up to Dec 2024

Union Cabinet approved the proposal of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban up to December 31, 2024

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban gets nod for continuation up to Dec 2024
Updated On : 11 Aug 2022 | 7:09 AM IST

Govt amends housing scheme guidelines under PMAY to enhance its coverage

Housing scheme is being implemented in rural areas under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) and in urban areas under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)

Govt amends housing scheme guidelines under PMAY to enhance its coverage
Updated On : 13 Jan 2018 | 4:44 PM IST

UP govt to probe irregularities in PM rural housing scheme, MNREGA

Orders have also been issued to ensure that the probe is completed by November 13 and a report is sent to the state government

UP govt to probe irregularities in PM rural housing scheme, MNREGA
Updated On : 31 Oct 2017 | 2:17 PM IST