PMAY-G
The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) aims to provide housing for all by constructing 4.95 crore houses with financial assistance to rural households. The scheme emphasizes quality construction using local materials and trained masons. A grievance redressal mechanism is in place, and evaluations show significant improvements in living standards,
Lakhpati Didis
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with 'Lakhpati Didis' and farmers from Madhya Pradesh in New Delhi, celebrating their achievements and emphasizing the government's commitment to rural development and gender equality. He encouraged the Didis to aim for greater success and highlighted the transformative impact
PMGSY
The Government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to improve road connectivity in rural areas. Initiated in December 2000, the scheme aims to provide all-weather roads to unconnected habitations, enhancing access to social and economic services. New verticals PMGSY-II, PMGSY-III, and PMGSY-IV have been introduced to upgrade
PMAY-G
The Ministry of Rural Development has extended the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) for five more years, aiming to construct an additional 2 crore houses in rural areas. As of August 2025, 4.12 crore houses have been targeted, with 3.84 crore sanctioned and 2.81 crore completed. The
PMAY-G
The Ministry of Rural Development is continuing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) to provide housing assistance to rural households. The scheme aims to construct 2 crore additional houses from FY 2024-25 to 2028-29, building on the initial target of 2.95 crore houses from 2016 to 2024. Beneficiaries
PMAY-G
The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) to achieve 'Housing for All' in rural areas by constructing 4.95 crore pucca houses by 2029. As of August 2025, 4.12 crore houses have been allocated, with 3.85 crore sanctioned
Women Self Help Groups
The Ministry of Rural Development reported that cumulative loans disbursed to women Self Help Groups under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) have reached Rs. 11,07,479.60 crores, with an outstanding amount of Rs. 2,99,833.35 crores. The government has implemented various measures
Mahatma Gandhi NREGS
The Ministry of Rural Development regularly reviews the implementation of the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS). This includes various evaluation mechanisms and stakeholder consultations to ensure effective scheme implementation. The NMMS, developed in-house, aims to enhance monitoring and oversight without
PMGSY
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to remote and underserved areas, promoting inclusive growth and reducing regional disparities. Improved road infrastructure enhances access to education, healthcare, and markets, contributing to better health outcomes and economic growth in rural communities. Since its inception, PMGSY
MGNREGS
The Ministry of Rural Development has conducted a performance audit of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) to assess its implementation and impact. The audit, led by the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, evaluates risk areas, internal controls, and procedural compliance. Since 2013-14, risk-based internal audits
AwaasPlus
The Ministry of Rural Development has launched the AwaasPlus 2024 mobile app under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to assist rural households in constructing pucca houses. The app features assisted and self-survey options, Aadhar-based e-KYC authentication, and data capture capabilities. The initiative aims to provide an additional 2 crore
PMGSY
As of August 1, 2025, the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) has sanctioned 8,38,611 km of road length, with 7,83,566 km completed. The initiative has provided all-weather connectivity to 1.62 lakh habitations and connected 6.96 lakh facilities in rural areas. Impact assessments highlight