Odisha Secures 1 Lakh More PMAY-G Homes, Total Allocation Reaches 5 Lakh
Odisha has received an additional allocation of one lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), taking the state’s total sanctioned houses under the scheme to five lakh.
The announcement was made during a major housing distribution programme held in Balangir.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi described the approval as a significant step toward ensuring that every eligible rural family has access to a permanent home.
He emphasised that a pucca house is not merely a structure but a symbol of dignity, security and improved quality of life.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said Odisha has witnessed remarkable progress in rural housing over the years.
More than 41 lakh houses have been constructed in the state since the launch of the scheme, transforming the lives of millions of rural beneficiaries.
During the event, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan lauded Odisha’s efforts in implementing central welfare schemes.
He announced that Balangir would serve as the starting point for a new poverty alleviation pilot initiative aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and economic empowerment.
The programme also saw the unveiling of 248 development projects worth Rs 911 crore across various sectors, including healthcare, irrigation, education and road infrastructure.
Of these, 160 projects worth Rs 176 crore were inaugurated, while foundation stones for 88 projects worth Rs 735 crore were laid.
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo highlighted plans to integrate rural housing with sustainable energy solutions through the PM Surya Ghar initiative.
Meanwhile, Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik said beneficiaries are being encouraged to complete construction within stipulated timelines through financial incentives.
The latest allocation is expected to accelerate Odisha’s efforts to provide safe, secure and dignified housing to rural families while complementing broader rural development initiatives across the state.
