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Assam Approves 310,000 New PMAY Houses, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 03:00 PM
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the approval of 3.1 lakh new houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for Assam. The move aims to boost affordable housing in the state.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that the Assam government has cleared the construction of 3.1 lakh additional houses under the central Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The approval was announced during a press briefing in the state capital, highlighting the government's focus on expanding affordable housing for low‑income families.
The newly sanctioned units are expected to be allocated through the existing PMAY framework, which provides financial assistance and subsidies to eligible beneficiaries. State officials said the houses will be built across various districts, with priority given to regions facing acute housing shortages.
The announcement aligns with the central government's target of providing shelter to millions of families nationwide. Assam's housing department will now coordinate with implementing agencies to begin the rollout, though specific timelines were not disclosed.
Stakeholders, including local contractors and community groups, welcomed the decision, citing potential job creation and improvement in living standards. The state plans to monitor progress closely to ensure that the houses reach the intended beneficiaries.
The PMAY scheme, launched in 2015, continues to be a key component of India's social welfare agenda, and Assam's latest approval adds a significant number of units to the national housing stock.
The newly sanctioned units are expected to be allocated through the existing PMAY framework, which provides financial assistance and subsidies to eligible beneficiaries. State officials said the houses will be built across various districts, with priority given to regions facing acute housing shortages.
The announcement aligns with the central government's target of providing shelter to millions of families nationwide. Assam's housing department will now coordinate with implementing agencies to begin the rollout, though specific timelines were not disclosed.
Stakeholders, including local contractors and community groups, welcomed the decision, citing potential job creation and improvement in living standards. The state plans to monitor progress closely to ensure that the houses reach the intended beneficiaries.
The PMAY scheme, launched in 2015, continues to be a key component of India's social welfare agenda, and Assam's latest approval adds a significant number of units to the national housing stock.