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Abua Awas Yojana

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Program brief

Form of supportCash, paid into the bank account
Meant forPVTG, Rural Families
LevelState, Jharkhand
FieldHousing & Shelter
How to applyOffline / Online
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Contents of this entry
  1. Overview
  2. Benefits
  3. Eligibility
  4. Documents
  5. Application steps
  6. Questions and answers

Overview

Abua Awas Yojana

The Abua Awas Yojana aims to provide pucca houses to 8,00,000 homeless families in three phases. Each house will feature three rooms and a kitchen, covering an area of 31 square meters.

The "Abua Awas Yojana" was launched by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide pucca houses to 8,00,000 homeless families in three phases with a budget of Rs. 16,320/- crore, prioritizes housing for vulnerable and underprivileged families, providing financial and labor assistance for construction. Each house will feature three rooms and a kitchen, covering an area of 31 square meters.

Further facts from the listing

Scheme forFamily
DBT (direct bank transfer)No

Benefits

  • Financial assistance of Rs. 2,00,000/- per beneficiary for house construction.
  • Provision for 95 days of unskilled labor wages under MGNREGA.

Eligibility

Age
18 to 60 years
Category
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)
Residence
Rural
State
Jharkhand
  1. The families living in kutcha houses or without permanent housing.
  2. The specially vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG), victims of natural calamities, and released bonded laborers are eligible for this scheme.
  3. The family should not be benefited from existing housing schemes like PMAY-R, Indira Awas Yojana, or Birsa Awas Yojana.

Documents

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Application steps

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Block or District Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Block or District Office.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Online

Self-Registration by Candidate:

  • The applicant visit the Abua Awas Yojana official website to register him/herself under the scheme to get the benefit.
  • Log in using the provided Username and Password.
  • Fill the form and upload the required documents on the portal.

Questions and answers

What is the objective of the Abua Awas Yojana?

The scheme aims to provide pucca houses to 8 lakh homeless families in Jharkhand.

How many phases are planned under the scheme?

The scheme will be implemented in three phases from 2023-24 to 2025-26.

What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?

Each beneficiary will receive Rs. 2,00,000/- for house construction.

What type of house will be provided under this scheme?

A three-room permanent house with a kitchen, covering 31 square meters, will be provided.

Who can apply for the scheme?

Families living in kutcha houses, homeless individuals, and other vulnerable groups are eligible.

What is the role of the Gram Sabha in the scheme?

Gram Sabha will prepare a permanent waiting list of beneficiaries.

Is the scheme available for urban areas?

No, the scheme primarily targets rural families.

Will I receive labor assistance for house construction?

Yes, beneficiaries will get the equivalent of 95 unskilled man-days under MGNREGA.

What is the total budget allocated for the scheme?

Rs. 16,320 crore is allocated for the scheme.

Can a family already benefited by PMAY-R apply for this scheme?

No, families who have availed benefits from other housing schemes are not eligible.

Where can I get more information about the scheme?

Visit the official Chief Minister's website: cm.jharkhand.gov.in.

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