The central government of India has released new updates under the PMAY 2.0 Urban. After the first meeting of the CSMC, the government of India approved the sanctioning of 3.5 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana 2.0 urban. Under this initiative, the central government of India will provide housing facilities to the citizens of India who are currently homeless and are not financially stable to ultimately build their home themself. All the citizens who want to avail the benefits of the PMAY 2.0 Urban are requested to visit the official website and fill out the application form online.
Construction of Over 3.5L Houses Sanctioned
The announcement of the construction of over 3.5L houses sanctioned was made by Mr. Shri Srinivas Katikithala the Secretary of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The announcement came after the conclusion of the Central Sanction and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) meeting on 20th March 2025. Precisely a total of 3,52,915 houses will be given to the beneficiaries under this new initiative on Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) and Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) basis. Beneficiaries from the 10 selected States will receive the benefits of the new houses sanctioned under the PMAY 2.0.
About PMAY Urban 2.0
The Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana urban 2.0 is the extension of the PMAY, providing housing facilities to those who are unable to avail during the first run. While announcing the vision of PMAY Urban 2.0 which is “Housing for All” the Prime Minister of India Mr Narendra Modi also announced that the scheme will provide housing facilities to 1 crore citizens across the country. The scheme is being implemented via 4 verticals including Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC), Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP), Affordable Rental Housing (ARH), and Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS). The central assistance of INR 2.5 lakh will be given to the selected beneficiaries belonging to EWS/LIG/MIG segments, having no pucca house anywhere in the country.
Objective of PMAY Uraban 2.0
The main objective of launching the PMAY Urban 2.0 is to address the housing needs of the homeless citizens of India who are yet to avail the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The PMAY is one of the most glorious and successful schemes launched by the central government of India since its formation. This is a significant step for the central government of India toward completely eliminating homelessness in the country and making housing accessible for everyone. Since the launch, the central government of India has sanctioned a total of 118.64 lakh houses across the country while about 92 lakh houses have already been constructed and delivered to beneficiaries.
Helpful Summary
| Key Highlights | Details |
| Name of the Scheme | PMAY Urban 2.0 |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Date | 2024 |
| Announced By | Government of India |
| Purpose | Provide permanent houses |
| Beneficiaries | Citizens of India |
| Target Beneficiaries | Citizens who do not have a permanent house |
| Advantage | Financial assistance |
| Eligibility Criteria | Citizens who do not have a permanent house |
| Required Documents | Aadhaar Card, Bank account, |
| Application Process | Online |
| Official Website | https://pmaymis.gov.in/PMAYMIS2_2024/PmayDefault.aspx |
| Financial Commitment | Central Assistance of ₹2.50 lakh per housing unit |
| Expected Benefits | Permanent house |
| Contact details | pmaymis-mhupa@gov[Dot]in |
Date of 1st Meeting of CSMC
- The first meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) was held on 20th March 2025, Friday.
State Covered
- A total of 10 states are covered under the scheme namely, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh Provide Additional Subsidy
- In addition to the state share under PMAY 2.0 Urban the Uttar Pradesh State government is also providing, INR 30,000 to each senior citizen above the age of 70 years and INR 20,000 to the unmarried citizens who are above the age of 40 years.
Scheme Covered Under PMAY 2.0 Urban
- The schemes covered under the PMAY 2.0 urban include Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) and Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP). The beneficiaries will receive their houses from the government based on these two schemes.
Category Santioned Houses Details
All the houses sanctioned under the scheme will promote inclusiveness and equality among different underprivileged groups. Out of the total sanctioned houses:
- 80,850 houses for SC beneficiaries,
- 15,928 for ST
- 2,12,603 for the OBC category
Selection of Beneficiary
- The beneficiaries will you selected on the basis of their clearance of eligibility criteria.
- The beneficiaries must not have any pakka house anywhere in the country to receive the financial benefits.
- The beneficiaries must be financially unfit to construct their house themselves without any financial help.
- The female beneficiaries will receive preference during the selection process of the citizens.
Search Beneficiary Status Under PMAY 2.0 Urban
STEP 1: All the citizens who have already applied for the PMAY 2.0 Urban can now visit the official PMAY 2.0 Urban website to check Beneficiary Status.
STEP 2: Once the applicant reaches the homepage of the official website the applicant must click on the option “Track PMAY 2.0 Status“.
STEP 3: A new page will appear on your desktop screen the citizens must enter either the beneficiary code or application number.
STEP 4: After entering their details the citizens must review it and click on the option “submit” to complete their process.
Search PMAY 2.0 Urban Beneficiary List
STEP 1: All the citizens who have already applied for the PMAY Urban 2.0 can now visit the official website to check the beneficiary List.
STEP 2: Once the applicant reaches the homepage of the official website the applicant must click on the option “check beneficiary list”.
STEP 3: A new page will appear on your desktop screen the citizens must enter their Aadhar card number.
STEP 4: After entering their Aadhar card number the citizens must review it and click on the option “show” to complete their process.
Helpline Number
- pmaymis-mhupa@gov[Dot]in
FAQs
How many new houses have been sanctioned under the PMAY 2.0 Urban?
According to the information, a total of 3.5 lakh houses have been sanctioned under the PMAY 2.0 Urban.
What is the nodal department that is administrating the works of PMAY 2.0 Urban?
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is the nodal department that is administrating the works of PMAY 2.0 Urban.
What is the central assistance of one housing unit under PMAY 2.0 Urban?
The central resistance of INR 2.5 lakh for 1 housing unit will be given under the PMAY 2.0 Urban.