Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin helps economically and socially disadvantaged rural families in Uttarakhand build pucca houses with basic amenities, with direct cash support paid into their bank accounts. The scheme is a central programme of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, and is run in the state through the Rural Development Department, Uttarakhand.
Under this scheme, eligible rural households get financial help to construct a permanent house along with a toilet, and once the house is complete they also receive money for kitchen utensils. Beneficiary selection is based on official survey data, and funds reach families directly through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin - Introduction
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin is a key housing scheme of the central government that supports rural households in Uttarakhand. It focuses on uplifting families who face financial or social problems, helping them build homes with the required basic facilities for a better quality of life. The scheme was launched on 1 April 2016 as a restructured version of the Indira Awaas Yojana.
The official portal for the scheme is now pmayg.dord.gov.in, where beneficiaries can check the progress of their house, view the sanctioned list and download the latest updates. The government has also started the Awaas+ 2024 household survey to identify additional eligible rural households that may have been left out earlier.
As per the latest national data, over 3.12 crore houses have been completed across the country under the scheme, with more than ₹4,17,000 crore transferred in funds. The scheme continues to run for the 2026-27 period, and fresh survey work is being done to bring more eligible families under its cover.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin |
| Level | Central (run in Uttarakhand) |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Housing & Shelter |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Nodal Department | Rural Development |
| Official Website | pmayg.dord.gov.in |
Benefits
To help families build their own home, the scheme provides cash support in parts. The benefit details are given below:
| Benefit component | Financial Amount |
| House Construction Support | ₹1,30,000 |
| Toilet Construction Support | ₹12,000 |
| Kitchen Utensils Support | ₹6,000 |
Along with the money for construction, eligible families also get 95 man-days of paid work under the MGNREGA scheme. The extra ₹6,000 for kitchen utensils is given by the state government once the house construction is finished.
Eligibility
Not every family can apply directly for this scheme. Selection depends on official survey records, and the main points are listed below:
- State resident: You should be a resident of Uttarakhand and belong to a rural area.
- Survey based selection: Your name should appear in the Social, Economic and Caste Census (SECC-2011) data or in the Awaas Plus Permanent Waiting List.
- New survey coverage: Families missed earlier can be covered through the ongoing Awaas+ 2024 household survey, which is being carried out to find additional eligible rural households.
Application Process
There is no separate online application process for this scheme. The government identifies beneficiaries based on official survey data. For example, if a family was recorded in the SECC-2011 survey as eligible, they are considered for the housing list. If you were missed in the first survey, the government later ran an Awaas Plus survey through a mobile app so that no eligible family is left out, and now the Awaas+ 2024 survey is being done for the same purpose.
STEP 1 - Wait for the survey team to visit your village and record the details of your family in the Awaas+ 2024 mobile application.
STEP 2 - Once the survey data is verified, your name is added to the permanent waiting list if your family meets the eligibility conditions.
STEP 3 - After the housing target is allotted to your village, the list of selected families is shared with the gram panchayat and published on the official portal pmayg.dord.gov.in.
STEP 4 - Funds are transferred directly to your registered bank account in instalments through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system as the house construction progresses.
Documents
You should keep the required documents ready as per the rules given by the government at the time of verification. In most cases you need your Aadhaar card, bank account details, and the survey records that confirm your family's eligibility.
References
PMAY-G Guidelines on Uttarakhand Rural Development Department
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin Official Website
FAQ's
How much financial support is given for building a house?
Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹1,30,000 for house construction under the scheme.
Is there support for toilet construction?
Yes, you get ₹12,000 for building a toilet through the joint work of this scheme with MGNREGA or Swajal.
Does the state government give any extra support?
Yes, once your house is complete, the Uttarakhand government provides ₹6,000 to help you buy kitchen utensils.
Who can get benefits under this scheme?
Eligibility is decided by the data captured in the SECC-2011 and the Awaas Plus Permanent Waiting List, along with the new Awaas+ 2024 survey.
Is there a separate application process?
No, you do not need to submit a separate application. Beneficiary lists are prepared by the government based on official surveys.
How are beneficiaries selected?
Selection is based on the data verified through the Social, Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 and the later Awaas Plus surveys.
How are funds given to the beneficiaries?
Funds are sent directly to your registered bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.