**Executive Summary**
This document is the response to Unstarred Question No. 2246 in Lok Sabha, scheduled for February 12, 2026, concerning the status of Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U). It details the number of existing Government-funded vacant houses converted into ARHCs, and the number of new ARHC units approved for construction, completed, and occupied since the scheme's inception in July 2020. The document also outlines the two implementation models and incentives provided to public and private entities.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **ARHC Scheme Overview:**
* Launched in July 2020 as a sub-scheme of PMAY-U to address the housing needs of migrant workers, the urban poor, and informal sector laborers.
* Implemented through two models: converting existing Government-funded vacant houses and constructing new rental housing.
* **Model 1: Conversion of Existing Houses:**
* 5,783 Government-funded vacant houses have been converted into ARHCs.
* Proposals to convert an additional 7,413 houses are being processed in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
* **Model 2: Construction of New Units:**
* MoHUA has approved proposals for the construction of 83,298 new ARHC units with a Technology Innovation Grant (TIG) of ₹175.95 crore.
* 36,450 ARHC units have been completed.
* Increased TIG of ₹5,000 per sqm of carpet area has been provisioned to incentivize public and private entities to build new ARH units.
* **PMAY-U 2.0 and Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) Vertical:**
* A dedicated vertical of Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) has been provisioned under PMAY-U 2.0.
* Aims to promote construction of affordable rental housing near workplaces to reduce travel time and expenses.
* **Incentives for Public/Private Entities:**
* Fast-tracked, single-window approvals.
* 50% additional FAR with free TDR.
* Exemptions from land conversion and statutory charges.
* Parity of municipal service charges with residential projects.
* **State/UT-wise Details:**
* Annexures provide state/UT-wise details of government-funded vacant houses converted into ARHCs under Model-1, and ARHC units sanctioned and construction completed by Public/Private Entities under Model-2 of the scheme.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Migrant Workers, Urban Poor, and Informal Sector Laborers**
* **Impact:** Increased access to affordable rental housing near workplaces, leading to reduced travel time and expenses, improved productivity, and better quality of life.
* **Action Required:** Take advantage of available affordable rental housing options.
**Stakeholder: States/Union Territories (UTs)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the ARHC scheme and submitting proposals for conversion and construction of ARHC units.
* **Action Required:** Continue to actively participate in the scheme by identifying and converting existing vacant houses, approving proposals for new constructions, and providing necessary support to public and private entities.
**Stakeholder: Public/Private Entities**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to invest in the development of affordable rental housing with various incentives and support from the government.
* **Action Required:** Leverage the provided incentives to construct and maintain rental housing units for eligible beneficiaries, ensuring compliance with scheme guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U): A national housing scheme under which the Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs) scheme operates.
Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs): A sub-scheme under PMAY-U aimed at providing affordable rental housing, especially for migrant workers and the urban poor.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA): The central ministry responsible for the implementation and oversight of the ARHCs and PMAY-U schemes.
States/Union Territories (UTs): Subnational entities involved in implementing and managing ARHCs projects.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2246
TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026
STATUS OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING COMPLEXES
NO. 2246. SMT. SATABDI ROY:
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of existing Government-funded vacant houses that
have been converted into Affordable Rental Housing Complexes
(ARHCs) since inception of the vertical under the Pradhan Mantri Awas
Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U); and
(b) the total number of new ARHC units approved for construction,
completed and occupied since inception of the vertical under PMAY-U?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)
(a) & (b): Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched
Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs) as a sub-scheme of
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) in July 2020 to address
the housing need faced by migrant workers, urban poor, and informal
sector labourers. This scheme has been implemented through two
models:
Model-1: Converting existing Government funded vacant houses into
ARHC through PPP mode or by Public Agencies,
Model-2: Construct, Operate and Maintain rental housing by
Private/Public Entities for urban poor, working women, employees of
Industries, Industrial Estates, Institutions and other eligible
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/Low Income Group (LIG)
families.
Based on the initiatives taken by various States/Union Territories (UTs)
and Public/Private agencies, a total of 5,783 Government funded
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vacant houses have been converted into ARHCs, so far under Model-1.
Additionally, proposals for converting 7,413 existing Government
funded vacant houses into ARHC units have been processed in the
States of Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and
Rajasthan. Further, based on the proposals submitted by States/UTs,
MoHUA has approved proposals for construction of 83,298 new ARHC
units in several States with Technology Innovation Grant (TIG) of
₹175.95 crore under Model-2. Out of this, 36,450 ARHC units have been
completed on ground, showcasing rapid on-ground implementation,
proactive participation from Public/Private Entities. The State/UT-wise
number of ARHCs sanctioned and completed under both models is at
Annexure.
Based on the learnings of ARHCs, a dedicated vertical of Affordable
Rental Housing (ARH) has been provisioned under PMAY-U 2.0. The
basic purpose of the ARH vertical is to promote construction of
affordable rental housing close to the workplaces of the intended
beneficiaries. The ARH vertical aims to create a conducive
environment for construction of adequate rental housing for eligible
beneficiaries including urban migrants/industrial workers/working
women/students/urban poor etc. By promoting housing near
employment hubs and workplaces, the scheme aims to reduce travel
time and expenses, improve productivity and quality of life and create
more inclusive and sustainable urban communities. The scheme
guidelines of PMAY-U 2.0 are available at https://pmay-
urban.gov.in/uploads/guidelines/Operational-Guidelines-of-PMAY-U-
2.pdf.
Through this vertical, enabling eco-system is created by incentivizing
Public/Private Entities to leverage investment for creating affordable
rental housing stock. These include fast-tracked, single-window
approvals through a green-channel process; 50% additional FAR with
free TDR; exemptions from land conversion and statutory charges; and
parity of municipal service charges with residential projects to further
encourage participation and reduce construction costs. Further,
increased TIG of ₹5,000 per sqm of carpet area has been provisioned
to incentivize public and private entities to build new ARH units.
*****Annexure referred in reply to LS USQ No. 2246 due for answer on 12.02.2026
A. State/UT-wise details of the existing Government funded vacant houses converted into ARHCs
for the beneficiaries under Model-1 of the scheme:
S. No. Name of State/UT Name of City No. of vacant houses converted
into ARHCs
1 Chandigarh Chandigarh 2,195
2 Surat 528
3 G ujarat Ahmedabad 1,376
4 Rajkot 698
5 Rajasthan Chittorgarh 480
6 Jammu & Kashmir Jammu 336
7 Lalkuan 100
U ttarakhand
8 Dehradun 70
Total 5,783
B. State/UT-wise details of ARHC units sanctioned and construction completed by Public/Private
Entities under Model-2 of the scheme:
S. Name of Name of Entity Total Construction
No. Units completed
State City
1 Sriperumbudur SPR City Estates Pvt. Ltd. 18,112 6,160
2 Sriperumbudur, SPR Construction Pvt. Ltd. 4,994 4,994
3 Hosur Tata Electronic Pvt. Ltd. 13,500 6,576
Tamil Nadu
4 Chennai State Industries Promotion 18,720 18,720
Corporation of Tamil Nadu
5 Chennai Chennai Petroleum Corporation 1,040 -
Ltd.
6 Chennai S PR Construction Pvt. Ltd. 5,045 -
7 Chhattisgarh Raipur Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 2,222 -
8 Assam Kampur Town Guwahati Refinery Indian Oil 2,222 -
Corporation Ltd.
9 Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 1,112 -
10 Gujarat Surat Mitsumi Housing Pvt. Ltd. 453 -
11 Telangana Nizampet Sivani Infra Pvt. Ltd. 14,490 -
12 Kakinada Coastal Developers Pvt. Ltd. 736 -
Andhra
P radesh
13 Vizianagram Coastal Developers Pvt. Ltd. 652 -
Total 83,298 36,450