**Policy Summary: Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Grameen (PMAYG)**
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Rural Development, is committed to achieving saturation in rural housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Grameen (PMAYG). As of August 12, 2025, 4.12 crore houses have been allocated to states, with 2.9 crore houses already completed. Since 2014, the central government has released over ₹2.71 lakh crore for PMAYG, a substantial increase from the ₹66 crore allocated in 2013-14.
The 2024 Awas Survey incorporates eKYC Aadhaar authentication and geotagged self-registration, allowing individuals to register instantly by taking a photograph of their land. These measures aim to enhance transparency, empower citizens, and ensure that all eligible rural families have access to housing. The Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, has urged all States and Union Territories to actively participate in the survey and encourage public involvement to achieve the saturation target. This information was released by PIB Delhi on August 12, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Rural Development: The Indian government ministry responsible for rural development programs.
Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar: The Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Indian Parliament where the Minister provided information.
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Grameen (PMAYG): A rural housing scheme by the Government of India aiming to provide housing for all eligible rural households.
2024 Awas Survey: A survey conducted to identify eligible rural families for housing under the PMAYG scheme, incorporating eKYC and geotagged self-registration.
States and Union Territories: The administrative divisions of India, urged to participate in the Awas Survey.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the press release.
Government of India: The governing authority of the Republic of India.
Ministry of Rural Development
Government Targets Saturation in Rural Housing
4.12 Crore Houses Allocated, 2.9 Crore Completed
under PMAY-G
2024 Awas Survey Ensures No Eligible Rural Family
is Left Without a Home: Union Minister Dr.
Pemmasani
Posted On: 12 AUG 2025 5:59PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar,
informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the Government of India is operating in saturation mode to ensure
housing for all eligible rural households under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Grameen (PMAY-G).
Responding to a starred question, the Minister stated that 4.12 crore houses have been allocated to States
under the scheme, of which 2.9 crore houses have already been constructed. Since 2014, over ₹2.71 lakh crore
has been released as the Central share for PMAY-G, a significant increase from ₹66 crore allocated in 2013-
14.
Dr. Pemmasani highlighted that the 2024 Awas Survey introduces two first-of-its-kind features in India:
e-KYC
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Aadhaar authentication (Geo-tagged self-registration enables an individual to stand on their land, take a
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photograph, and register instantly)
Stating that these innovations ensure transparency, empower citizens, and guarantee that no eligible family is
left without a home, the Minister urged all States and Union Territories to actively participate in the survey
and encourage maximum public involvement to achieve the saturation
target.
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