The Government of Jammu Kashmir has approved a proposal for the allotment of 5 Marlas of land each to landless PMAY(G) beneficiaries. The decision was taken by the Administrative Council on 21st June 2023. However, the announcement was made by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in Srinagar on Monday.
Addressing media persons LG Manoj Singh said, "The present allotment is restricted to only the left out cases of the Permanent waiting list (PWL) 2018-19, which may later, at the time of the launch of the next phase of the PMAY(G) scheme in 2024-25 be extended to the same categories of landless beneficiaries, who otherwise become eligible for getting housing assistance under PMAY(G) Phase-III".
“It is a historic day for Jammu Kashmir and a new beginning for thousands of landless families,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, adding that this historic decision will prove to be a golden chapter in the Administration's effort for social justice, equality, respect, and equal opportunities to all citizens.
“This path-breaking decision will not only entitle the landless poor to own a piece of land and have a house but it will also provide them means of livelihood, raise their living standards and realize their dreams and aspirations,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor said the poor section of the society is at the centre of government policies and a substantial population that was devoid of basic facilities and rights even after seven decades of Independence is being brought to the mainstream of development.
According to the proposal approved by the UT administration the following categories of Awaas plus beneficiaries will be considered by the Deputy Commissioner concerned for the allotment of land under the JK revenue laws: People residing on State land, Forest land, in Rakhs, and Farms land, where construction is not permitted; People sitting on Custodian land; and Land allotted to displaced people by the Government near Dachigam Park for agriculture purposes, where construction is not permitted. Any other category of cases who are otherwise eligible for housing but do not have any land available for construction.”
According to official sources, "The Ministry of Rural Development, GoI, on 30th May 2023, allocated an additional target of 199550 Houses to UT of J&K for FY 2023-24 for saturation of the Awaas + list (PWL 2018-19)".
It has been desired by the Ministry to sanction these houses by 30th June, 2023 and ensure completion by 31st March, 2024. As of date 144385 houses have been registered and 141371 houses have been sanctioned to eligible households enlisted in Awaas + PWL against the aforementioned target.