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Assam Builds 17.2 Lakh PMAY Houses, Aims for 40 Lakh Lakhpati Didis

Assam's Panchayat Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass announced the completion of 17.20 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the last five years. The state has set an ambitious target to transform 40 lakh women into 'Lakhpati Didi' by 2029, aiming to inject an additional Rs 40,000 crore into the rural economy. Significant funds have been utilized under the 15th Finance Commission, and numerous assets have been created via MGNREGA. The initiatives are being driven under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to build a self-reliant Assam.

Key Points: Assam Completes 17.2 Lakh PMAY Houses, Sets Lakhpati Didi Goal

  • 17.20 lakh PMAY houses built
  • Target of 40 lakh Lakhpati Didis
  • Rs 40,000 crore rural economy goal
  • 2788 Amrit Sarovars completed
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Assam govt constructed 17.20 lakh houses under PMAY in last 5 years: Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass

Assam Minister announces 17.20 lakh houses built under PMAY in 5 years and a target to empower 40 lakh women as Lakhpati Didi by 2029.

"Our target is to make 40 lakh women Lakhpati Didi - Ranjeet Kumar Dass"

Guwahati, March 10

Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Tuesday said that the state government has completed the construction of 17.20 lakh houses in the last five years under the Union government's flagship Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

He further said that Assam has set a target to make 40 lakh women of the state as Lakhpati Didi by 2029 and to create an additional Rs 40,000 crore rural economy.

"Since 2016, the Union government has sanctioned 29 lakh houses to Assam, and so far we (Panchayat & Rural Development Department) have completed 21.50 lakh houses and handed over these to the beneficiaries in the state. In the last 5 years, we have completed 17.20 lakh houses," Ranjeet Kumar Dass told ANI.

He further said that, under the 15th Finance Commission, the State Panchayat & Rural Development Department has utilised Rs 5549 crore in the state since 2021.

Under Mission Amrit Sarovar, so far we have completed 2788 Amrit Sarovar, and people are getting benefits from it. 8.05 lakh women (old-age women or widows) of the state are getting financial benefits. Under the MGNREGA scheme, we have been able to create 26 lakh assets across the state. We have created 8 crore mandates. Now under VB -G RAM mandates will be increased upto 125 days," the Assam Minister said.

The Minister also said that PM Modi said that we will have to make Vishwaguru by 2047.

"On this way, we will have to make Assam an Atmanirbhar Assam. By aiming to make women of Assam as atmanirbhar, we have targeted to make 39 lakh women of the state as Lakhpati Didi. Our target is to make 40 lakh women Lakhpati Didi, and if every woman's income is Rs 1 lakh, then Rs 40,000 crore will be additionally added to Assam's rural economy. We have disbursed Rs 1750 crore so far. Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, we have trained the members of 90,000 Self Help Groups," Ranjeet Kumar Dass said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good numbers on paper, but I have family in a village in Barpeta. They got a PMAY house, but the quality of construction is very poor. The walls developed cracks within a year. The scheme is great, but proper monitoring and quality checks are missing. Government should focus on durability, not just numbers.
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Aman W
Making 40 lakh women Lakhpati Didi is a visionary goal! Financial independence for women transforms families and communities. The SHG model has worked well in many states. If implemented transparently, this can really boost Assam's rural economy. All the best to the Didis! 💪
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Sarah B
Impressive scale of work. 2788 Amrit Sarovars and 26 lakh assets under MGNREGA show a focus on water conservation and rural infrastructure. These are long-term investments for climate resilience and employment. Hope other states learn from this integrated approach.
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Karthik V
The numbers are good, but what about the last-mile delivery? In my district, many eligible people are still waiting for their sanction letters while others have got houses. The selection process needs to be more transparent and faster. Also, increasing MGNREGA days to 125 will be a big relief for daily wage earners.
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Meera T
As a woman from Assam, I feel hopeful reading this. Financial support for 8 lakh elderly women and widows is a compassionate step. The focus on training SHGs is key. True 'Atmanirbhar Assam' will come when women in the farthest villages have a steady income. Jai Axom! 🇮🇳

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