Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): Providing Affordable Housing in Maharashtra
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a government initiative launched in 2015 aimed at providing affordable housing to people from economically weaker sections (EWS) and low-income groups (LIG) across India. The scheme has been one of the most ambitious housing projects in the country’s history. The success of the PMAY scheme can be attributed to the government’s commitment to providing safe and affordable housing to all. This blog will highlight the PMAY’s success in Maharashtra and Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision and contribution to the scheme.
PMAY's Success in Maharashtra
The PMAY scheme has been successful in Maharashtra, with the state accounting for the highest number of sanctioned and completed houses under the scheme. As of March 2021, over 14.5 lakh houses have been sanctioned in Maharashtra, out of which over 11 lakh houses have been completed.
PM Modi's Vision and Contribution in PMAY
PM Modi’s vision for the PMAY scheme was to provide affordable housing to all by 2022. The scheme’s success can be attributed to his vision and leadership, which helped to prioritise the scheme’s implementation and ensure timely and efficient delivery.
PM Modi’s contribution to the PMAY scheme has been significant, with the allocation of Rs. 1 lakh crore for the scheme in the Union Budget 2021-22. This allocation will help to accelerate the scheme’s implementation and ensure that more people benefit from the scheme.
PM Modi has also launched various initiatives to complement the PMAY scheme, such as the “Housing for All” mission and the “Smart Cities” initiative. These initiatives aim to provide holistic and sustainable solutions to the housing needs of people across the country.
In short, to summarise and conclude, the PMAY scheme has been successful in providing affordable housing to people from EWS and LIG across India, including Maharashtra. The scheme’s success can be attributed to the government’s commitment to providing safe and affordable housing to all and PM Modi’s vision and contribution to the scheme. The scheme’s impact can be seen in the stories of people who have benefited from it, providing them with access to housing that was previously out of their reach. As the scheme continues to evolve and grow, it is expected to have an even greater impact on the lives of people across the country, fulfilling PM Modi’s vision of “Housing for All” by 2022.
