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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PLANNING
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1789
TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2026
CENTRAL WELFARE SCHEMES IN GHAZIABAD
1789. SHRI ATUL GARG:
Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has systematically assessed the
saturation levels of central welfare schemes in the Ghaziabad
constituency;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the findings regarding the
delivery of housing, water and social security programmes in the
local rural blocks during 2025-26;
(c) whether this evaluation has identified specific bottlenecks
preventing 100% saturation in underserved residential zones and if
so, the details thereof;
(d) the details of the policy recommendations provided to the
district administration to streamline registration processes; and
(e) the future steps planned to facilitate community-led audits
allowing citizens to report on the efficacy of local scheme
implementation?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY
OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION; MINISTER OF
STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING
AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE
(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
Page 1 of 3(a) Yes Sir, the Government regularly monitors the implementation
of Central welfare schemes in the country.
(b) Regarding housing, water and social security programmes in
rural blocks of Ghaziabad status is as follows:
• Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G): Awaas Plus
2024 survey has been completed and Permanent Waitlist (PWL)
prepared.
• Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Rural: 87 rural water supply schemes
have been sanctioned, 58 water supply schemes are completed
with regular piped water supply, while 29 are under
construction. Of 58,464 targeted households, 57,110 have
already received tap connections, reflecting near saturation.
Drinking water quality monitoring & surveillance, has been
integrated through SCADA automation system.
• National Old Age Pension Scheme: In 2025–26, 5,050 new
pensioners were identified and approved. In rural areas 2,032
new applications identified and approved.
• Rashtriya Parivarik Labh Yojana: In 2025-26, 1389 applications
were approved in the District, including 416 applications from
rural areas.
• Divyang Pension Scheme: In 2025-26, 209 new beneficiaries
were added, bringing the total to 1,501.
• Unique Disability ID Card: In 2025-26, 427 disability certificates
were issued, raising the cumulative total to 15,905.
• Local Level Committee Scheme: In 2025-26, 9 persons with
disabilities were issued legal guardianship certificates,
bringing the total to 61 eligible persons.
• Pension Scheme for Destitute Women: In 2025-26, 4,074 new
pensioners were identified, with overall benefits extended to
43,332 women.
• One Stop Centre Scheme: In 2025-26, 1148 women received
assistance.
(c) No specific bottlenecks have been identified in the
implementation of the schemes, during the monitoring.
(d) Online Registration for all types of pension schemes under
social security programs can be completed either independently or
through Jan Sewa Lokvani Kendras , cyber cafes & Gram
Sachivalayas. Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana -Gramin (Awaas
Page 2 of 3Plus Survey-2024), beneficiaries have conducted self-surveys, while
Gram Panchayat secretaries have carried out assisted surveys and
registrations in Gram Panchayats using the ‘Awaas Plus 2024’ mobile
app.
(e) Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin, there is a
provision to launch a community-based participatory monitoring
system to oversee the progress and quality of house construction,
with the assistance of SHG networks operating under NRLM, NGOs
and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).
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