Sarkari Yojana 2026

Urban residents in Andhra Pradesh can apply for 61,084 new houses approved by the Centre under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0. This scheme provides central funding of ₹882.32 crore to the state. Union Minister Manohar Lal shared these details in the Lok Sabha. He noted that 16.20 lakh houses have been approved across the country so far.

## Housing priority

The government gives priority for these homes to street vendors, construction workers, and slum residents. Some have asked to include Amaravati land-pooling farmers, but they are not currently in the notified special groups. Progress is steady, with 43,947 houses already started in the state. Nearly 2,000 units have already been given to eligible people. You can track your application status to check for housing updates.

Punjab Chief Minister announced a big expansion of the Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojana. This scheme provides free pilgrimage travel to many religious sites for state residents. More people can now get benefits because the government added more sacred destinations. Check the official website for updated routes and rules to plan your trip easily.

Uttar Pradesh has made progress under the Zero Poverty scheme launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Data shows that 35% of families identified are now covered by all 15 priority government schemes. Every family in this group has received benefits from at least one scheme.

The planning department has tracked over 12 lakh families across the state. Officials noted that numbers would be higher if not for delays in housing and LPG connections. Currently, eight specific schemes have reached almost full coverage. This includes 100% coverage for disability and widow pensions, household toilets, and school enrolment.

Scheme coverage and status

Other major initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana have reached 92% of the target population. This helps make sure that essential support reaches families who need it most.

Government updated rules for the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions 2.0 to help smaller lenders get funds more easily. The scheme ends on 31 August 2026. Officials want to improve the current low use of the ₹20,000-crore fund.

Changes to lending rules

Banks must now lend at least 15 per cent of their total sanctioned money under this scheme to small and mid-size microfinance institutions. This is an increase from the earlier 5 and 10 per cent rules. Industry experts say these changes are important because problems have slowed down credit flow. Many small lenders find it hard to meet strict bank rating rules, even with the government guarantee.

People involved are asking for more changes, like raising the loan limits for mid-size and large microfinance institutions to better support them. Better access to credit stays the main goal as these groups help small borrowers across the country.

Union government officials recently told Parliament that Andhra Pradesh state administration has not sent any requests for PMAY-U 2.0 housing units for Amaravati Capital Region. Although the state has received approvals for over 73,000 houses in other urban local bodies, Amaravati is not part of these current proposals.

Central housing assistance rules

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs confirmed that central support depends on project plans sent by the state government. No formal proposal for the capital region reached the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee. Also, original Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme has an extension until September 30, 2026. This allows for the completion of sanctioned projects that met set grounding dates.

Delhi government is starting a door-to-door verification drive. This helps make sure only eligible women get benefits under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. Officials will use random checks to confirm details like residency, income limits, and the rule about having up to three children.

Verification process for payments

This scheme provides ₹2,500 every month to help women. The move adds clarity to the process. The Women and Child Development department might hire an outside agency for these checks. Registration portals open on August 1. Payments will start from Raksha Bandhan.

Nagaland finished 407 irrigation projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana. This puts the state third among all northeastern states for project completion.

## Irrigation Project Status

Data shared in Lok Sabha shows the state took up 663 projects for Surface Minor Irrigation and Repair, Renovation and Restoration. These efforts are part of a national scheme started in 2015 to improve water management and irrigation coverage across the country.

Helping girl children in Bihar is a priority. Bihar Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana provides money help totaling ₹50,000 from birth until graduation. This scheme helps stop school dropouts and encourages education in the state.

Eligible families get ₹2,000 at birth and ₹1,000 after the child turns one and has an Aadhaar registration. The remaining money comes in parts as the girl moves through her education. You must be a permanent resident of Bihar to get this help. Each family can apply for two girl children.

Application process

Parents can apply online through the official portal or visit a local Anganwadi center for the offline process. Keep your Aadhaar card, birth certificate, and bank passbook ready. Verification is done by the Child Development Project Officer to make sure money reaches the right people. You can also check your DBT Bihar payment status online to confirm payments.

Centre has released Rs 744.58 crore as incentives to 13.2 lakh new employees. This support is given through Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, which started in July 2025.

This scheme has two parts. Part A gives new employees an incentive of one month of their EPF wage, up to Rs 15,000. Workers get this in two payments after six and twelve months of work. Part B helps employers by giving them up to Rs 3,000 per month for each new worker they keep for at least six months.

Scheme hiring details

Government is trying to increase hiring in areas like manufacturing and MSMEs. This scheme helps improve social security for workers. The ministry also noted that 31.81 crore unorganised workers are now registered on the eShram portal.

Central leadership asked Suvendu Adhikari to start working on a Chemical Park in West Bengal. This is part of a new government scheme to help industries grow across the country.

Project Details

Local authorities will now find land for this project. They need to make sure the work moves fast. This plan should create jobs and improve infrastructure in the area.

Maharashtra government finished a validation drive for Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. After checking records and mandatory e-KYC, officials approved 1.66 crore eligible women for cash help. This confirms who meets the rules.

Verification process details

Authorities removed nearly 66 lakh entries. These were duplicates or did not meet eligibility rules. This includes people who pay income tax or exceed family income limits. The Women and Child Development Department paid the June instalment to verified bank accounts using the DBT payment system. This cleanup happened after audits showed the need for tighter checking in state welfare schemes.

Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary, held a meeting to check the progress of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban across the Union Territory. He said affordable housing is a top priority for urban families. It helps them with money problems and improves their lives.

Progress of Housing Schemes

Officials stated that under PMAY-U 1.0, about 87 percent of the 36,412 houses are almost finished. Work on PMAY-U 2.0 is also moving fast. More than 1,300 houses have already started construction.

The Chief Secretary asked all Deputy Commissioners to verify eligible families quickly. He wants complete clarity when sending out funds. Teams will check work in the field more often to make sure no eligible family gets missed. Eligible people can track application status for their homes online.