Uttar Pradesh aims to construct 5 lakh new homes in 2025 under PMAY-G and PMAY-U, focusing on rural and urban poor. The state has allocated significant funds to meet this target, prioritizing marginalized communities and women. With over 35 lakh houses already built, UP is on track to enhance housing infrastructure, though challenges like incomplete projects persist.
Uttar Pradesh to Build 5 Lakh Homes Under PMAY in 2025
Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has set an ambitious target to construct 5 lakh new homes in 2025 under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), encompassing both its Gramin (PMAY-G) and Urban (PMAY-U) components. This initiative aims to provide pucca houses with basic amenities like water, electricity, and toilets to eligible rural and urban households, particularly targeting economically weaker sections (EWS), low-income groups (LIG), and middle-income groups (MIG).
Since the launch of PMAY-G in 2016, Uttar Pradesh has made significant strides, completing over 35.88 lakh houses, with a target of reaching 36.6 lakh by the end of the 2024-25 financial year. As of October 2024, approximately 72,000 houses remain under construction, with officials confident of meeting the deadline. The state has also complemented PMAY-G with the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, constructing 2.52 lakh homes between 2018 and 2024, nearing its target of 2.57 lakh. Currently, 3,929 homes under this complementary scheme are in progress.
The 2025 plan includes a focused effort to address housing needs for marginalized communities. Data highlights the state’s outreach: 5,021 homes for leprosy-affected families, 78,101 for those impacted by natural disasters, 249 for Kala-azar-affected families, 674 for families hit by Japanese encephalitis and acute encephalitis syndrome, and 71,056 for differently-abled individuals. Women empowerment is a key focus, with PMAY guidelines mandating house ownership in the name of female heads or joint ownership with male members.
Under PMAY-U 2.0, launched in 2024, Uttar Pradesh is set to contribute significantly to the national goal of constructing 1 crore houses for urban poor and middle-class families by 2029. The scheme offers financial assistance of up to ₹2.5 lakh per house for EWS and LIG beneficiaries, with a 4% interest subsidy on loans up to ₹8 lakh for eligible families. As of June 2025, the Centre approved 2.35 lakh houses nationwide, with Uttar Pradesh expected to receive a substantial share given its population and housing demand.
The state’s budget for 2025-26 includes allocations to support this housing push, with additional funds promised to address any shortfall. The integration of PMAY with other schemes like Swachh Bharat for toilets, Ujjwala for LPG connections, and Saubhagya for electricity ensures holistic development. However, challenges remain, including delays in completing 27,000 houses reported in 2023-24 and the need for streamlined fund disbursement to meet the 2025 target.
Uttar Pradesh’s rural housing efforts have been bolstered by the Union Cabinet’s approval in 2024 to extend PMAY-G until 2029, aiming to construct an additional 2 crore houses nationwide. The state has been allocated 84.37 lakh houses for 2024-25, with 39.82 lakh sanctioned as of February 2025. The focus on sustainable, eco-friendly construction technologies under PMAY-U’s Technology Sub-Mission further enhances the quality of homes built.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information from government announcements, recent news reports, and official PMAY data available as of August 2025. Figures and targets are subject to change based on policy updates and implementation progress. Sources include The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and rural.gov.in. Always verify details through official channels before making decisions.