PMAY Gramin Guidelines 2026 PDF Download: Rules, Eligibility and Benefits PDF

Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMAY-G) is a rural housing scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development. It provides financial support to eligible rural families so they can build a permanent pucca house. The complete scheme guidelines are available in PDF format, and the download link is given below.

PMAY-G was earlier known as Indira Awas Yojana (IAY). It was renamed by PM Narendra Modi in 2015 and has been implemented since 1 April 2016. Under the scheme, the minimum house size is 25 sq m, including a dedicated area for hygienic cooking.

PMAY Gramin Guidelines

The scheme is still running and has been extended into phases. Under Phase I and Phase II, a target of 4.15 crore houses has been allocated to states, out of which 3.90 crore houses have been sanctioned and 2.99 crore houses completed. The total target is to build 4.95 crore rural houses by 2029. A total of ₹4,03,886.12 crore has been transferred to beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Here are the main points of the PMAY Gramin guidelines:

• PMAY-G was earlier called Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) and was renamed by PM Narendra Modi in 2015.
• The main goal of the scheme is to make sure every poor rural household has its own permanent house.
• The scheme now runs in phases, with a total target of 4.95 crore houses by 2029.
• Financial support is sent directly to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.
• Every house is geo-tagged and monitored through the AwaasSoft software platform.

Eligibility for PMAY Gramin

To apply under PMAY-G, a family must meet the conditions given in the guidelines. The beneficiary or his family must not own any pucca house anywhere in the country. Families living in kutcha houses with one, two or no rooms are eligible.

Households without any male member between 16 and 59 years of age are eligible. Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, Minorities and landless households that earn income from casual labour can also apply. Families that have specially-abled members or have no other able-bodied member can apply too.

Benefits of PMAY Gramin

PMAY-G gives more than just a house. Beneficiaries get support for sanitation, clean cooking energy, electricity and drinking water through convergence with other schemes. The scheme also encourages house ownership in the woman's name or jointly with the spouse.

• Financial support is sent directly to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.
• Beneficiaries get ₹12,000 support for toilet construction under Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin.
• The scheme ensures 90 to 95 person-days of unskilled labour wages under MGNREGA.
• Convergence with PM Ujjwala Yojana gives LPG connections for clean cooking.

How to download PMAY Gramin Guidelines PDF

You can download the PMAY Gramin guidelines PDF from the official website at pmayg.dord.gov.in. Look for the guidelines or circular section on the homepage. The guidelines PDF is also linked at the bottom of this article.

How to check the PMAY Gramin list

You can check your name in the PMAY Gramin List on the official website at pmayg.dord.gov.in. The beneficiary can also view application status, sanction details and house status on the same portal.

FAQ's

Is PMAY Gramin still running in 2026?

Yes, PMAY-G is still running. It has been extended and now runs in phases, with a target to build 4.95 crore houses by 2029.

Who is eligible for PMAY Gramin?

Families that do not own a pucca house anywhere in the country are eligible. Rural families in kutcha houses, households without male members aged 16 to 59, SC/ST, minorities, landless casual labourers and families with specially-abled members can apply.

What is the official website of PMAY Gramin?

The official website of PMAY Gramin is pmayg.dord.gov.in.