Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government continues its efforts to uplift the poor and deprived communities by integrating them into the mainstream and ensuring a dignified life for them. As part of the ongoing initiatives, significant measures have been introduced to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural).
To ensure a fair selection process for beneficiaries, an online survey will be conducted in rural areas before January 10. This survey will be facilitated through the recently launched Awas Plus App, designed to ensure transparency in the selection of beneficiaries while simplifying the process of providing housing under the scheme.
Secretaries of all gram panchayats will participate in the survey through the Awas Plus App. They will be provided with unique login credentials and face authentication features to verify both the identity of the surveyor and the beneficiary. Additionally, beneficiaries will have the option to self-register using the app, making the process more accessible and inclusive.
In a major policy shift, the eligibility criteria for PM Awas Yojana have been expanded to ensure the scheme benefits a larger section of society. Previously, individuals earning above Rs 10,000 per month or those owning a bike, mobile phone, or refrigerator were considered ineligible. However, the criteria have now been revised, extending the eligibility to families earning up to Rs 15,000 per month.
Earlier, beneficiaries were required to apply both offline and online by visiting government offices. Now, the application process has been simplified further. Applicants can register themselves directly by downloading the PMAY Mobile App on their phones. After completing the online registration, they will need to submit their documents at the tehsildar’s office for verification.
To uphold transparency in the selection process, district-level meetings will be held under the chairmanship of the district magistrate. The chief development officer will ensure the dissemination of all scheme-related information through the media.
Additionally, the revised eligibility and ineligibility criteria will be widely publicised in rural areas during Tehsil Diwas and Thana Diwas to ensure no deserving individual is left out. A Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Rural Beneficiary Selection Register 2024 will also be maintained to document all eligible beneficiaries systematically.
Chief Minister Yogi is committed to ensuring that every poor family in Uttar Pradesh secures permanent housing. His government has not only focused on providing shelter but also on restoring self-respect and ensuring a secure future for the underprivileged.
This initiative under the PM Awas Yojana aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Housing for All’ and reflects a major step toward eradicating poverty and empowering marginalised communities.
The launch of the Awas Plus App and the revised eligibility norms have made the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) more effective, transparent and accessible. This initiative is expected to significantly benefit homeless families while contributing to making Uttar Pradesh a self-reliant and poverty-free state.
This proactive step by the Yogi government exemplifies the principle of Antyodaya, focusing on empowering the most deprived sections of society through inclusive development and improved governance.
