GUWAHATI: Assam has achieved close to 97% implementation of its target under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) of providing affordable housing, as stated by Rural Development Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass. The "Housing for All" scheme has given 19,52,339 homes out of the 20-lakh targeted.
Sharing the progress, Dass said that the state has performed efficiently in the flagship scheme. "Our target was to build 20 lakh houses, and we have completed 19,52,339. This indicates Assam's commitment towards its housing targets," he added.
The minister also emphasized that the central government played a crucial role in supporting the initiative. "After we achieved 19 lakh houses, the Prime Minister granted us an additional 1.72 lakh homes free of cost. Of these, 10,000 have already been completed," Dass noted.
Despite such remarkable achievements, Dass highlights that challenges still persist. "Around 6 lakh people are still waiting for homes. He said the government is committed to bridging this gap, so no one is left behind.
The PMAY scheme will meet the housing need while propelling rural development with upgraded infrastructures and livelihoods. The scheme has emerged as an emblem of Assam's growth in progress and has significantly contributed to improving its rural population's quality of life.
With sustained efforts, Assam hopes to cross the remaining hurdles and translate its vision into reality for all houses to be affordable for every household.
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