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Odisha Extends Rural Housing Scheme by Two Years to Build 2.91 Lakh More Houses
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News18•15-10-2026, 22:30
Odisha Extends Rural Housing Scheme by Two Years to Build 2.91 Lakh More Houses
- •Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a two-year extension of the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana from 2027 to 2029.
- •The state plans to construct an additional 2.91 lakh houses under the extended rural housing scheme.
- •The total project cost remains at Rs 7,550 crore, with Rs 3,500 crore previously meant for repairs now diverted for new constructions.
- •Incentives for timely completion have been enhanced, offering Rs 35,000 for finishing within five months and Rs 20,000 within seven months.
- •The scheme aims to provide housing to poor and destitute families in Odisha who were not eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a two-year extension of the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana from 2027 to 2029, with plans to construct an additional 2.91 lakh houses.
Under revised guidelines, beneficiaries will receive Rs 35,000 for completing their houses within five months and Rs 20,000 for completing them within seven months. Previously, incentives were Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000 for completion within four and six months, respectively.
The total project cost of the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana remains unchanged at Rs 7,550 crore, while Rs 3,500 crore originally earmarked for house repairs will be diverted toward constructing new houses.
