Maharashtra Announces Additional Subsidy for Rural Homes Under PMAY
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News Event | Maharashtra Additional Subsidy for Rural Homes |
| Reason in News | Maharashtra government to provide an additional subsidy of Rs 50,000 for rural homes under PMAY. |
| Approval of Additional Subsidy | Chief Minister approved the decision; funds allocated in the 2025-26 budget. |
| Increased Financial Support | Total financial assistance per beneficiary raised to Rs 2.1 lakh; State government to bear the cost. |
| Target | Aim to complete 20 lakh housing units within a year. |
| Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) | |
| Launch | Restructured from Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) to PMAY-G from 1st April 2016. |
| Ministry Involved | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Objective | Address housing shortages in urban and rural areas; prioritize economically weaker sections and low-income groups. |
| Beneficiaries | SCs/STs, freed bonded labourers, non-SC/ST categories, widows or next-of-kin of defence personnel killed in action, ex-servicemen, retired paramilitary forces, disabled persons, minorities. |
| Selection of Beneficiaries | Through Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011, Gram Sabha, and geo-tagging. |