Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana 2026 guidelines are available to download in PDF format on the official Rural Housing Odisha portal at rh.odisha.gov.in. Biju Pakka Ghar Yojana is run by the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department as a part of Rural Housing Odisha Scheme.
The scheme was launched by the Odisha government in 2014 to provide pucca houses to all rural households still living in kutcha houses. Under the scheme, eligible families get financial support of up to ₹1.30 lakh to build a durable pucca house. The scheme is named after the late chief minister Biju Patnaik.
Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana 2026
Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana is a state plan scheme made to provide pucca houses to eligible rural households living in kutcha houses. The scheme covers families that are not already covered under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin, along with families affected by disasters such as cyclone, flood and fire.
Here are the main points of the scheme:
- The dwelling unit under Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana is sanctioned preferably in the name of the woman head of the household.
- No contractor is involved in the construction of houses under the scheme. The beneficiary builds the house on their own.
- The fund under the scheme is credited to the beneficiary's bank account from the state level bank account through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS). No other form of payment is made under the scheme.
- The minimum carpet area of the house is 25 square meters including a hygienic cooking space and excluding the toilet. The roof material is mandatorily RCC or any other material of equivalent strength approved by the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department.
Components of BPGY Scheme
The Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana has two components. The first is Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana (Normal) and the second is Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana (Special).
The Normal component gives incentives to beneficiaries, officials and CBOs or NGOs involved in the rollout of the scheme for early completion of the house. The Special component is made for families affected by disasters such as flood, cyclone, fire, earthquake, elephant menace or violence.
Financial Support and Instalments
Eligible families get financial support of up to ₹1.30 lakh under the scheme. The amount is released in four instalments based on the stage of construction. The first instalment of ₹20,000 is released when the work order is issued, the second instalment of ₹35,000 when the plinth is completed, the third instalment of ₹45,000 at roof level and the fourth instalment of ₹30,000 on completion of the house.
For non-IAP areas, the instalments are ₹20,000, ₹30,000, ₹40,000 and ₹30,000, making a total of ₹1.20 lakh. Beneficiaries who complete the house early also get an incentive of ₹20,000 if completed within four months and ₹10,000 if completed within six months.
Highlights of Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana |
| State | Odisha |
| Launched By | Government of Odisha |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Beneficiaries | Rural BPL families living in kutcha houses |
| Benefit Amount | Up to ₹1.30 lakh |
| Application Mode | Through Gram Panchayat and Block Development Office |
| Official Website | rh.odisha.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
To get benefit under the scheme, the applicant must be a resident of Odisha and belong to an economically weaker section. The family must be living in a kutcha house and should not own any pucca house. Priority is given to families whose houses were damaged or destroyed in cyclone, flood or fire, and to residual BPL households not covered under PMAY-G.
Documents Required
Applicants need to keep the following documents ready:
- Aadhaar card of all family members
- BPL ration card
- Land record or site proof for construction
- No-house affidavit
- Bank passbook linked to Aadhaar
- Disaster certificate if the house was damaged by cyclone or flood
How to Apply for Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana
There is no direct online application for the scheme. The beneficiary list is prepared through the Gram Panchayat and revenue department survey. Here are the steps to follow.
STEP 1 - Visit the local Gram Panchayat office and get the household name added to the BPGY beneficiary list.
STEP 2 - Submit the application form to the Block Development Officer along with the required documents.
STEP 3 - The Gram Panchayat and revenue inspector will verify the details of the applicant.
STEP 4 - After approval by the District Collector, the financial support is released in instalments through DBT to the Aadhaar-linked bank account.
STEP 5 - Track the application status on the official portal at rh.odisha.gov.in.
Helpline
For any help related to the scheme, beneficiaries can contact the toll free number 155-237.
FAQ's
How much financial support is given under Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana?
Eligible families get financial support of up to ₹1.30 lakh to build a pucca house. The amount is released in four instalments based on the stage of construction.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Rural BPL families of Odisha living in kutcha houses and not covered under PMAY-G are eligible. Priority is given to families affected by cyclone, flood or fire.
How can I apply for the scheme?
There is no direct online application. The household name is added to the BPGY beneficiary list through the Gram Panchayat and the application is submitted to the Block Development Officer.
Where can I download the guidelines PDF?
The guidelines PDF can be downloaded from the official Rural Housing Odisha portal at rh.odisha.gov.in.