Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana 2024 Extended For 5 Years: How To Apply Online

The government housing assistance programme started by the Prime Minister, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Plus Yojana, which had an earlier deadline, has now been extended for five years. Due to this new extension, eligible families will get financial aid for building houses until 2028–29. We've curated a detailed guide explaining the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme and how to apply for it online. Keep reading to learn more. 

What Is The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana?

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a housing assistance programme started by the Indian government to provide financial aid and affordable housing to underprivileged, and lower-income families that are in the weaker sections of society. This programme is mainly separated into two components: PMAY-G and PMAY-U. 

The PMAY-G section of the programme aims to provide beneficiaries with assistance to build pucca houses with necessities for all the eligible households in rural areas that don’t have a secure shelter. The houses built under PMAY-G are done by using local materials, designs, and trained masons. 

The PMAY-U section of the programme is also known as the "Housing for All Mission," which aims to provide assistance for housing to all eligible families in urban areas. 

PM Awas Yojna 2024 Extended For Five Years

The PMAY-G, or Pradhan Mantri Awas Plus Yojana, section of the programme has now been extended for 5 years until 2028–29. To provide assistance to all the families who rightfully need it, a survey will be conducted. Other than this new survey, the eligible families from the survey conducted earlier will also get the benefit.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana 2024: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna are segregated into 4 income categories as follows:

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): Families with an annual household income of less than Rs. 3 lakhs.
• Lower Income Group (LIG): Families with an annual household income between Rs. 3 lakh and Rs. 6 lakh.
• Middle Income Group I (MIG I): Families with an annual household income from Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 12 lakh. 
• Middle Income Group II (MIG II): Families with an annual household income above Rs. 12 lakh and below Rs. 18 lakh.

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How To Apply For PM Awas Yojana 2024: Step-By-Step Guide

Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to apply online for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana:

1. First, make sure you determine which income category you fall under for the PM Awas Yojana programme.
2. Ensure you have a stable internet connection, and visit the official website of PMAY at https://pmaymis.gov.in/.
3. Now click on the ‘Citizen Assessment’ section on the main menu section of the website.
4. Once done, select the applicant category that you fall under. 
5. Now enter your Aadhaar card details once you are redirected to the new page.
6. Gather all these required documents: personal information, address, and bank account details.
7. Now fill in the details in the online PMAY application.
8. Next, carefully enter the CAPTCHA code that is given.
9. Once all the details are verified, submit the form.

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NOTE: After submitting the PMAY application online, you can track it under the “Track Your Assessment Status” section under the “Citizen Assessment” section.

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