Centre Approves Construction Of 3.61 Lakh Houses Under PM Housing Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban): The decision was taken at the 54th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee held on Tuesday.

Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U), the government has approved 708 proposals for the construction of 3.61 lakh houses. The decision was taken at the 54th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under PMAY-U held in the national capital on Tuesday. According to the press statement by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the meeting was attended by 13 states/Union Territories. These houses are proposed to be constructed across "Beneficiary Led Construction and Affordable Housing in Partnership verticals". In addition, "PMAY-U Awards 2021 - 100 Days Challenge" was also launched by Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). "The awards are given to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution and performances by states, Union Territories (UTs), urban local bodies (ULBs) and beneficiaries for successful implementation of the mission and create a healthy competition," said the release.