representative image Guwahati: The Assam Government Under this, a target has been set to complete the construction work of about 2 lakh houses. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Rural ,PMAY-G) in the state by 2026.
Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ranjit Kumar Das told reporters, “Earlier our target was 20 lakh houses. Of which we have already built 19.52 lakh houses. Now Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given us 1.72 lakh additional houses, and we have “Already accomplished that.” Construction work of 10,000 houses.
“We hope that every eligible family in the state will get PMAY House soon. Our Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma also told us that, if necessary, the Chief Minister Awas Yojana will also be implemented,” Das said.
Earlier, with a focus on inclusive growth and fulfilling the dream of “Housing for All” in the state, Assam Budget 2024 included a provision of Rs 600 crore under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana – Rural to ensure shelter for every citizen. Was done.
The Assam minister further said, “As per our assessment, 6 lakh people in the state have still not received houses. Out of 6 lakh, we have got 1.72 lakh houses, and if we get 5 then every eligible family in the state Will get a home.” Lakh extra houses.”
During the tenure of the current government led by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam has completed 15 lakh houses, and 4 lakh houses were completed during the tenure of the previous government.
He also said that the state government has created 19 clusters of PMAY in the state, including the country’s largest cluster with 115 houses in Jaipur block of Dibrugarh district.
“We have constructed roads, and Amrit Sarovar has installed solar power in this cluster, and it has now become a tourist attraction,” Das said. “If we get more houses after 2026, we can also build houses.” Will complete.”
