AI SummaryBiju Pucca Ghar Yojana is a state housing scheme of the Odisha government that provides money support to rural families living in temporary kutcha houses. The scheme helps eligible households build permanent pucca homes, with support of ₹ 1.20 lakh to ₹ 1.30 lakh paid through DBT in four stages based on construction progress. Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department implements the scheme under Rural Housing Odisha.
Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana continues to accept applications for the 2026-27 period through Gram Panchayat offices, Block Development Officer offices and the official Rural Housing Odisha portal. Over 10 lakh families have received houses under the scheme, which is named after former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. New beneficiary lists and updates are published regularly on rh.odisha.gov.in.
The main aim of Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana is to convert every rural kutcha house into a durable pucca house in mission mode. A pucca house under this scheme has a strong foundation, walls made of burnt bricks or stone, and a roof built with concrete or galvanized iron sheets. Such a house is expected to last at least 30 years.
Beneficiaries build their own houses and outside contractors are not allowed. Each house is sanctioned in the name of the female head of the family and comes with a minimum carpet area of 25 square metres and a hygienic cooking space. Construction is tracked through geo-tagged photos, and payments are released through PFMS and DBT so that every stage is verified before the next installment.
Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana |
| State | Odisha |
| Launched By | Government of Odisha |
| Eligible Families | Rural BPL families living in kutcha houses and disaster affected households |
| Benefit Amount | ₹ 1.20 lakh to ₹ 1.30 lakh per house |
| Application Mode | Online and offline at Gram Panchayat or BDO office |
| DBT Enabled | Yes |
| Main Department | Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department |
| Official Website | rh.odisha.gov.in |
Benefits and Financial Support
Eligible families get financial support of ₹ 1,30,000 in IAP districts and ₹ 1,20,000 in non-IAP districts. The total amount is released in four installments, and each payment is linked to a construction stage. This keeps the money flowing only when the work moves ahead, from work order to plinth, roof level and final completion.
| Installment Stage | Amount in IAP District | Amount in Non-IAP District |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Installment | ₹ 20,000 | ₹ 20,000 |
| 2nd Installment | ₹ 35,000 | ₹ 30,000 |
| 3rd Installment | ₹ 45,000 | ₹ 40,000 |
| 4th Installment | ₹ 30,000 | ₹ 30,000 |
| Total | ₹ 1,30,000 | ₹ 1,20,000 |
Early completion brings extra incentive money. A family that finishes the house and installs a sanitary latrine within 4 months of the first installment gets an additional ₹ 20,000. Completing the work within 6 months earns ₹ 10,000 extra. Houses are expected to be completed within 12 months of the work order.
Eligibility
Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana is meant for rural families in Odisha who do not have a permanent house. The rules for who can apply are simple and clear:
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha and live in a rural area.
- Family must belong to an economically weaker section and hold a BPL ration card.
- Family must currently live in a kutcha or temporary house.
- Family must not own any pucca house and must not have received a government housing benefit earlier.
Families whose houses were damaged or destroyed in cyclones, floods, fires or other natural disasters get top priority. The scheme focuses on residual households that are not covered under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin, or PMAY-G, and on those left out of the earlier beneficiary lists. It also covers 36 blocks in 9 mining affected districts, including Angul, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Koraput, Mayurbhanj, Rayagada and Sundargarh, in saturation mode.
Application Process
The application is done online through the Rural Housing Odisha portal or offline at the Gram Panchayat office. Here are the steps to follow:
STEP 1 - Visit the Rural Housing Odisha website at rh.odisha.gov.in or go to the nearest Gram Panchayat office and ask for the Biju Pucca Ghar beneficiary list.
STEP 2 - Fill in the application form with family details, the present house condition and the land where the new house will be built. Provide the mobile number and Aadhaar details for OTP verification.
STEP 3 - Attach the required documents such as BPL ration card, residence proof and land record, and submit the form to the Gram Panchayat office or the Block Development Officer.
STEP 4 - Gram Panchayat and revenue staff verify the details, and the District Level Committee headed by the District Collector approves the beneficiary list. The BDO informs the selected families, and the list is also published on the portal and at the Gram Panchayat office. Payment reaches the Aadhaar linked bank account through DBT as construction progresses.
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready before applying so that the checking process goes smoothly:
- Aadhaar card of all family members.
- BPL ration card for proof of economic status.
- Residence or address proof, including voter ID.
- Land record or site proof where the house will be built.
- Bank passbook with an Aadhaar linked account for DBT payment.
- Disaster certificate if the house was damaged by cyclone, flood or fire.
- Passport size photograph of the applicant.
References
For the latest beneficiary list, guidelines and scheme updates, visit the Rural Housing Odisha official website. You can also check the Rural Housing Odisha list PDF article for the download process.
FAQ's
What is Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana?
Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana is a housing scheme of the Government of Odisha that gives financial support to rural families to build permanent pucca houses in place of temporary kutcha houses. The support ranges from ₹ 1.20 lakh to ₹ 1.30 lakh, paid in four installments through DBT.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Rural families in Odisha who belong to economically weaker sections, live in a kutcha house and do not own any pucca house are eligible. Families affected by natural disasters and those not covered under PMAY-G get priority.
How much money help is given?
Eligible families get up to ₹ 1,30,000 in IAP districts and ₹ 1,20,000 in non-IAP districts. An extra ₹ 20,000 is paid for completing the house and latrine within 4 months, and ₹ 10,000 for completion within 6 months.
What is the application process for the scheme?
You can apply online through the Rural Housing Odisha portal at rh.odisha.gov.in or offline at the Gram Panchayat office and Block Development Officer office. The application is free, and no agent or middleman is needed.
Is there a helpline for the scheme?
Yes. For any query, call the toll free number 0674-6817777 or contact the Block Development Officer of your area.