Over 1.93 Lakh New Houses Approved Under PMAY-Urban 2.0

During the 10th Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee meeting of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0, over 1.93 lakh new houses were sanctioned for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) urban families across 11 states.

Key Facts

New Approvals: According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, over 1.93 lakh new homes were approved in the second phase of the scheme.
Total Approved Houses: With this sanction, the total number of approved houses under PMAY-Urban 2.0 has crossed 20 lakh (2 million).
Beneficiary States: Houses were sanctioned across 11 states: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Mizoram, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Target Beneficiaries: Eligible urban families belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) will benefit, increasing the availability of affordable and safe housing.
Committee Meeting: The 10th meeting of the committee, held in New Delhi, was chaired by Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Focus on Implementation: The meeting emphasized time-bound approvals of housing proposals and improved coordination between the Center, States, and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
Scheme's Significance: This approval is a step toward reducing urban housing shortages and providing permanent shelter to eligible families.