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Uttarakhand is constructing 16,000 affordable homes for low-income families under the PMAY Housing Scheme, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative, aligned with the Antyodaya vision, provides "pucca" houses for families with annual incomes below INR 3 lakh. The Uttarakhand Housing Development Council (UHDC) and Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) are spearheading the effort, with private investors building modern homes at INR 6 lakh per unit. Subsidies of INR 3.5 lakh reduce costs for beneficiaries to INR 2.5 lakh. With 1,760 homes handed over and all projects slated for completion by March 2025, the initiative ensures secure, sustainable housing for marginalized families.
Uttarakhand is set to construct approximately 16,000 affordable homes for low-income families as part of a large-scale housing initiative led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the PMAY Housing Scheme. The initiative aims to provide "pucca" houses to homeless families, aligning with the Antyodaya vision of uplifting the most marginalized. The Uttarakhand Housing Development Council (UHDC) and Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) are at the forefront of this mission, ensuring the successful implementation of these projects. Advertisement
The UHDC is collaborating with private investors to develop 15 housing projects comprising 12,856 units. An additional 3,104 houses are being constructed by various development authorities. As part of this effort, private investors play a crucial role by constructing homes with modern facilities, including two rooms, a kitchen, and a toilet, at a total cost of INR 6 lakh per unit. Central and state government schemes subsidize INR 3.5 lakh, enabling beneficiaries to purchase homes through affordable loans costing only INR 2.5 lakh. These private investors bear all construction-related expenses, including the cost of land.
Eligibility for the scheme is limited to homeless families with an annual income below INR 3 lakh who have resided in Uttarakhand prior to June 15, 2015. According to Additional Housing Commissioner P.C. Dumka, 1,760 homes have already been handed over to beneficiaries through private participation, while 14,635 units have been allotted. The target is to complete all ongoing housing projects by March 2025.
The MDDA has also achieved significant progress, with 224 flats completed in Transport Nagar and 240 in Tarla Amwala. An additional 240 flats in Dhaulas are on track to be ready by March 2025. MDDA Vice President Banshidhar Tiwari emphasized that the beneficiary selection process for these projects has been conducted transparently, ensuring all eligible families will receive their flats on schedule.
This comprehensive housing initiative highlights the government's commitment to addressing the housing needs of economically weaker sections in Uttarakhand. By partnering with private investors and leveraging government subsidies, the project provides cost-effective solutions for vulnerable families. The efforts align with the broader goal of improving living standards through sustainable housing development. With a clear timeline and transparent allocation process, the initiative promises to deliver lasting benefits to thousands of families, offering them security and dignity through permanent homes.
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