Secretary, MoHUA chairs 6th meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee under PMAY-Urban 2.0

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs Secretary, MoHUA chairs 6th meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee under PMAY-Urban 2.0 2.88 lakh additional houses approved under PMAY-Urban 2.0, 13.61 lakh total sanctions 0ver 12,800 rental housing projects sanctioned to support urban migrants, working women and urban poor 96% houses under PMAY-U 2.0 allotted for women Posted On: 23 FEB 2026 6:35PM by PIB Delhi A total of 2.88 lakh houses has been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) during the 6th meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC), held on 23rd February 2026 under the chairmanship of Shri Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by Shri Kuldip Narayan, Joint Secretary & Mission Director (JS&MD), Housing for All (HFA) and senior officials from the Ministry, along with PMAY-U Mission Directors from different States/UTs. With the latest approval of 2,87,618 houses under PMAY-U 2.0, the total number of sanctioned houses under the Scheme is now over 13.61 lakh, reflecting the Government’s continued commitment to ensure access to dignified and affordable housing for urban families belonging to Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG) and Middle-Income Group (MIG).The newly sanctioned houses have been approved in 16 States/UTs, namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal under different verticals of PMAY-U 2.0 such as the Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) – 1.66 lakh houses, Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) – 1.09 lakh houses and Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) – 12,846 houses. MoHUA has been promoting rental housing as a separate vertical through ARH to cater to the affordable rental housing needs of the urban migrants, homeless, industrial workers, working women, construction workers and other vulnerable groups. In today’s meeting, about 12,846 houses have been sanctioned under ARH. Furthermore, the CSMC also approved three Demonstration Housing Projects (DHPs) - in Chhattisgarh, Puducherry and Rajasthan, with each project comprising of 40 dwelling units. These projects showcase modern and cost-effective construction practices that can enhance the speed, quality and durability of housing construction, facilitating their large-scale replication across India. During the meeting, Secretary, MoHUA emphasised on prioritising housing projects in proximity to mass transit corridors and added that the AHP houses should be within the city for ease of living. He also mentioned that the success of some affordable housing projects should be showcased as best practices for cross-learnings among States/UTs. Meanwhile, JS&MD, HFA highlighted the importance of beneficiary outreach to ensure that the benefits of PMAY-U 2.0 scheme are delivered to the eligible individuals with special emphasis on women, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, to ensure equitable access to housing. He encouraged the States/UTs to expedite project implementation, streamline approval processes and strengthen monitoring mechanisms to ensure timely delivery of houses. PMAY-U 2.0 plays an instrumental role in improving the quality of life of urban poor and middle-class families by providing secure housing, strengthening social and economic security and enabling better access to healthcare, education and livelihood opportunities. The sanctioning of 2.88 lakh houses marks another milestone in the Government’s efforts to ensure Housing for All. Among the 2.88 lakh sanctioned houses, more than 1.60 lakh houses have been allotted to women, including widows, females who are separated or unmarried. Eight dwelling units are sanctioned for Transgenders. Further, 22,581 houses have been allotted to senior citizens. While 35,525 houses have been sanctioned for SC beneficiaries, 9,773 are for ST beneficiaries whereas, 82,190 are for OBC beneficiaries.Overall, under the 13.61 lakh sanctioned houses under PMAY-U 2.0, 96% houses are in the name of female head of the household or in joint ownership in BLC and ISS verticals, reflecting the scheme’s focus on empowering women. Additionally, among the different underprivileged groups, 22% houses have been sanctioned for SC beneficiaries, 5% for ST beneficiaries and 73% for others. PMAY-U 2.0 scheme builds upon the strong foundation laid by Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), which since 2015 has transformed the lives of crores by providing them secure housing. Total number of sanctioned houses under the scheme is 122.50 lakh. With over 97 lakh pucca houses completed and delivered, the Mission has empowered the urban poor, enhanced their quality of life and promoted inclusive urban development. **** SK (Release ID: 2231861) Visitor Counter : 243 Read this release in: Urdu , ही