GDA holds lottery for EWS housing under PMAY

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) conducted a lottery draw at Hindi Bhawan, Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, for the allotment of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) houses constructed under Scheme No. 932/41D of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).

The houses are located in Shahbad alias Meethepur village (Khasra Nos. 46 and 47) and Mirzapur village (Khasra Nos. 126, 128 and 129). The draw was successfully conducted today in accordance with the prescribed rules and procedures, ensuring fairness, transparency and an orderly process.

Through the lottery draw, a total of 1,493 EWS houses were allotted, while 138 applicants were placed on the waiting list for consideration in the event of future allotments. The entire process was carried out in accordance with established norms, reflecting the Authority's commitment to providing equal opportunities to eligible applicants and ensuring transparency in the allotment process.

The lottery draw was conducted in the presence of and under the supervision of senior officials, including the Additional Secretary, Financial Controller, Officer on Special Duty and Project Officer (DUDA), along with other officials. A large number of applicants and their family members were also present to witness the process. The Authority made the necessary arrangements to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability throughout the draw.

The allotment of houses brought smiles to the faces of the successful beneficiaries. As their hopes of owning a home moved closer to reality, the beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the Government of India, the Uttar Pradesh Government and the Ghaziabad Development Authority.

The Ghaziabad Development Authority continues to make dedicated efforts under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) to provide affordable housing to eligible families belonging to the economically weaker sections of society. Through a transparent and rule-based allotment process, the Authority remains committed to ensuring access to safe and secure housing for deserving beneficiaries.