Uttar Pradesh Secures ₹12,031 Crore for Urban Housing Under PMAY-Urban 2.0

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The Government of Uttar Pradesh has secured a financial approval of ₹12,031 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Mission 2.0. This major allocation aims to accelerate the construction of permanent housing for the urban poor across the state.

Under the scheme, each eligible beneficiary will receive ₹2.5 lakh in assistance, jointly funded by the central and state governments in a 60:40 ratio. The funds are earmarked to support the construction of pucca houses for economically weaker sections and low-income groups residing in urban areas.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized the need for full transparency and quality assurance in the implementation of the housing scheme. The state has mandated geo-tagging and photographic documentation of each house to ensure proper monitoring. This step is expected to enhance accountability and allow real-time tracking of construction progress.

All houses built under the programme will incorporate disaster-resilient design standards. This includes structural features capable of withstanding natural calamities such as earthquakes, floods and storms. Officials say these measures will offer long-term safety and security to beneficiaries.

District and state-level monitoring teams have been directed to closely supervise the rollout of the housing projects. These oversight mechanisms will help ensure timely completion, quality construction and fair disbursal of funds. Authorities also plan to regularly review implementation to address delays and remove bottlenecks.

PMAY-Urban 2.0 was relaunched on September 1, 2024, as a continuation of the Centre’s flagship ‘Housing for All’ mission. The initiative targets completion of urban housing units for all eligible citizens by the stipulated deadline, with a focus on inclusive and sustainable development.

Officials stated that this round of financial approval is a significant boost for the state’s urban housing goals. In addition to building homes, the scheme is also expected to generate employment, support allied industries and promote integrated urban planning.