Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, a scheme aimed at providing affordable housing to the economically weaker sections of society.
Under the yojana, the state government plans to construct 2.25 lakh houses over the next three years, with an investment of Rs 7,550 crore.
Under this scheme, beneficiaries will receive financial assistance of Rs 1.20 lakh to construct their homes. Additionally, those who complete their houses within four months will be eligible for a bonus of Rs 20,000, while those who finish within six months will receive Rs 10,000.
The definition of a pucca house has been simplified under the scheme, with asbestos, tin, and tile-roofed houses being considered as kuccha houses. Only houses with RCC roofs and walls, with cement used as a binding agent, will be considered as pucca houses.
The definition of a family has also been simplified under the scheme. A family will now include the husband, wife, dependent parents, and children. This will enable newly formed families to benefit from the scheme.
