Central & State Govt. Schemes – PMAY (U)

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) [PMAY (U)] service of Dibrugarh Municipality Corporation focuses on providing affordable housing to urban poor and economically weaker sections.
It aims to ensure “Housing for All” by promoting sustainable and inclusive urban housing development within the city.

Objectives of the Service

• Provide affordable and pucca houses to eligible beneficiaries belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Low-Income Group (LIG).
• Implement the mission objectives of the Government of India under the PMAY (U) scheme.
• Promote sustainable housing with access to basic amenities like water supply, sanitation, and electricity.
• Support in-situ slum redevelopment and credit-linked subsidy schemes for home construction or purchase.
• Empower women by ensuring house ownership or joint ownership under the beneficiary’s name.
• Strengthen coordination with State and Central Government agencies for smooth implementation of housing projects.

Key Features in Dibrugarh

• Identification and verification of eligible beneficiaries through field surveys and official documentation.
• Construction of new housing units under various PMAY (U) components including Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) and Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP).
• Facilitation of credit-linked subsidies for eligible applicants to make housing loans more affordable.
• Integration of civic amenities such as water, sanitation, and roads within housing project areas.
• Regular monitoring and reporting to ensure transparency and timely project completion.
• Collaboration with banks, developers, and government departments for effective scheme delivery.

Benefits to Citizens

• Access to safe, permanent, and affordable housing for economically weaker families.
• Financial assistance and subsidies to reduce the burden of home construction costs.
• Enhanced living standards through improved civic infrastructure and facilities.
• Empowerment of women through mandatory ownership provisions.
• Contribution to the vision of a sustainable and inclusive urban Dibrugarh.