If you’ve been hoping to apply for the PM Awaas Plus scheme, here’s some good news. The government has pushed back the deadline! Originally set for March 31st, you now have until April 30th to complete your online application.
This extension provides some relief to eligible applicants who are experiencing difficulties in submitting the required documents and find themselves in a last-minute rush.
What is Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin(PMAY-G)
The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) is a government initiative aimed at addressing the housing shortage in India’s rural areas. The scheme is a key component of the ‘Housing for All’ mission, seeking to bridge the existing housing deficit.
Under the PMAY-G program, beneficiaries are provided with housing units that meet a minimum size requirement of 25 square meters. This area includes a designated space for hygienic cooking, emphasizing the government’s commitment to both shelter and health. The PMAY-G scheme is designed to improve living conditions in rural communities by providing access to adequate and sanitary housing.
Beneficiaries of PMAY-G are identified based on the parameters of the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) and are verified by the Gram Sabhas. The funds are transferred directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account or post office account.
Eligibility For PMAY-G
Basic Requirement:
- Families living without a proper house, or living in houses with weak walls and roofs.
Automatically Included (Highest Priority):
- Families with no shelter at all.
- People who are destitute or live by begging.
- Those who work as manual scavengers.
- Members of Primitive Tribal Groups.
- People who were legally freed from bonded labor.
General Priority (Ordered by Need):
- First: Families with no house.
- Second: Families living in one-room houses.
- Third: Families living in two-room houses.
- Within each social group (like SC/ST, minorities, others), families with the most severe housing needs are prioritized.
Additional Priority Factors (Deprivation Scores):
- Families with no adults (16-59 years old).
- Families headed by women, with no adult males (16-59 years old).
- Families with no literate adult (over 25 years old).
- Families with a disabled member and no able-bodied adult.
- Landless families who mainly earn from manual labor.
- Families with more of these negative factors will be given higher priority.
How to Fill Up the PMAY-G Survey Form
Typically, a local surveyor is appointed in each Gram Panchayat to collect information such as names, contact details, family member information, and addresses. They will also assist in processing your application for the next step.
How to Fill Up the Registration Form Online
The registration form mainly consists of four sections, which include personal details, Bank account details, convergence details, and details from the concerned office.
If you want to fill out your registration form online, here is the step-by-step process.
- Visit the official PMAY-G website, pmayg.nic.in.
- Fill in your personal information (gender, mobile number, Aadhaar number, etc.).
- Upload the consent form that allows the use of your Aadhaar number.
- Use the search button to find your name, PMAY ID, and priority.
- Click “Select to Register.”
- Your basic details will appear automatically.
- Add any missing information, like ownership type and relations.
- Again, upload the consent form for the use of the Aadhaar number.
- Enter your bank account information (name, account number, etc.).
- If you need a loan, say “Yes” and enter the loan amount.
- After this step, fill out the beneficiary convergence details, which requires the Beneficiary Job Card Number as registered with MGNREGA and the beneficiary SBM(Swachh Bharat Mission) Number.
How to Check the PMAY Beneficiary List
To check the status of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana application form:
- Visit the official website, awaassoft.nic.in
- Enter your registration number
- Type the captcha
- Click on the ‘submit’ button.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for applying to PMAY-G?
The application deadline has been extended to April 30, 2025.
How are beneficiaries for PMAY-G selected?
Beneficiaries are identified based on criteria from the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) and are verified by the Gram Sabhas.
How is the loan or financial assistance disbursed to beneficiaries?
The funds are directly transferred to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account or post office account.
What is the amount and purpose of the loan provided under PMAY-G?
Under PMAY-G, beneficiaries can receive a loan of up to ₹70,000 at an interest rate that is 3% lower than standard rates, which is intended for constructing a permanent dwelling.
Vikas Kumar holds an MA in Political Science and has a strong background in government projects, having worked on various contractual initiatives aimed at public welfare. He created this website to share essential updates on government schemes, aiming to empower citizens with the information they need to access valuable resources.
