Housing Minister sanctions over 42,000 houses under PMAY-U 2.0 in Madhya Pradesh; 38,000 families perform Grih Pravesh

📌 Summary:

• Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal led a programme at Sanwer, Indore (MP) on 20 June 2026, benefiting over 80,000 families under PMAY-U through house sanctions and Grih Pravesh
• Sanction letters were issued to over 42,000 eligible beneficiaries under PMAY-U 2.0, involving Rs 1,050 crore subsidy from the Government
• 38,000 families performed Grih Pravesh of newly constructed pucca houses across districts of Madhya Pradesh
• MP is among the top-performing states: 10.39 lakh+ houses sanctioned and 9.08 lakh completed under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0
• PMAY-U 2.0 targets 1 crore additional EWS/LIG/MIG families with financial assistance up to Rs 2.5 lakh to construct, purchase or rent a pucca house in urban areas
• The scheme mandates house ownership in the name of the woman of the household or joint ownership, promoting women empowerment

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2 — Government welfare schemes, urban housing and social justice (Housing for All); equitable access to basic services for the urban poor.

📝 Prelims Facts:

• PMAY-U 2.0 provides financial assistance up to Rs 2.5 lakh per family
• Targets 1 crore additional urban EWS/LIG/MIG families
• House ownership mandated in woman's name or joint ownership

🔑 Key Term: PMAY-U 2.0 — the second phase of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), the Centre's flagship affordable-housing mission for urban poor and middle-income families.