The Ministry of Labour and Employment has recently expanded the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to include a broader range of marginalized workers.
- A new Management Information System (MIS) portal for Building, Construction, and Migrant Workershas also been launched to manage information on fund utilization & worker coverage.
Extension of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Scheme:
- Duration: Extended for an additional five years, from FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29.
- Objective: Address the housing needs of economically disadvantaged workers.
- Scope: The Ministry has urged all State Governments to include the following groups under PMAY-
- Migrant workers
- Building workers
- Beedi workers
- Non-coal mine workers
- Contract labourers
- Other unorganised workers
About PMAY Benefits:
- Aim: To provide 2 crore additional houses to eligible beneficiaries.
- Objective: Facilitate access to affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents of India.
Components of PMAY:
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) (PMAY-U)
- Focus: Urban poor
- Administered by: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin) (PMAY-G)
- Focus: Rural poor
- Administered by: Ministry of Rural Development
- Also Known As: PMAY-R
Convergence with Other Schemes
- Facilities Provided:
- Toilet Access: Ensures each house has a toilet.
- Electricity Connection: Saubhagya Scheme for universal electricity access.
- LPG Connection: Ujjwala Yojana for cooking gas connections.
- Drinking Water: Access to clean drinking water.
- Banking Facilities: Jan Dhan banking services.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the duration of the extension of the PMAY scheme?
The PMAY scheme has been extended for an additional five years, from FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29.
Who are the marginalized workers now included under PMAY?
The Ministry has expanded the benefits to include migrant workers, building workers, beedi workers, non-coal mine workers, contract labourers, and other unorganised workers.
What is the objective of the PMAY scheme?
The objective of the PMAY scheme is to address the housing needs of economically disadvantaged workers by providing access to affordable housing.
How many additional houses does PMAY aim to provide?
PMAY aims to provide 2 crore additional houses to eligible beneficiaries to facilitate access to affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents of India.
What new portal has been launched to manage worker information?
A new Management Information System (MIS) portal for Building, Construction, and Migrant Workers has been launched to manage information on fund utilization & worker coverage.