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Assam: 1 Lakh Families Get PMAY-G Homes as Chouhan Launches Key Schemes

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan performed the Griha Pravesh ceremony for one lakh beneficiary families receiving houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin in Assam. He and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the sanction of 728 roads and 62 bridges worth over Rs 1800 crore for the state. Several new schemes were launched, including the Mukhyamantri Utkarsh Yojana for Farmer Producer Organisations to leverage recent international FTAs. The event also saw the distribution of Rs 120 crore in financial assistance and the launch of multiple digital apps for rural welfare.

Key Points: Shivraj Chouhan Performs Griha Pravesh for 1 Lakh PMAY Houses in Assam

  • 1 lakh houses under PMAY-G
  • Rs 1800 Cr for 728 roads & 62 bridges
  • New Mukhyamantri Utkarsh Yojana for FPOs
  • Schemes launched ahead of Assembly polls
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Assam: Shivraj Chouhan performs Griha Pravesh ceremony for one lakh families receiving houses under PMAY-G

Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan inaugurated PMAY-G houses for 1 lakh families in Assam and launched new roads, bridges, and farmer schemes with CM Himanta Sarma.

"Under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, a safe, developed, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat is being built. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

Guwahati, February 23

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday performed the Griha Pravesh ceremony for one lakh families receiving houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin in Assam.

Speaking to reporters, Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for initiatives for Assam.

Chouhan, "Under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, a safe, developed, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat is being built. Under the leadership and guidance of the Prime Minister, the Indian government is taking all possible steps for Assam's progress, development and public welfare. In the event today, the proposal for 728 roads worth over Rs 1800 Crores, and 62 bridges have been sanctioned for the people of Assam."

"A demand had come in for power tillers here. Additional funds have been given for the same. I congratulate the CM for providing Rs 500 per quintal in addition to the MSP. But the state government had said that the produce be procured by the Centre under PSS. This, too, has been approved," the Union Minister added.

The Assam Chief Minister announced the launch of Mukhyamantri Utkarsh Yojana for the Farmer Producers Organisation (FPO), with an aim to benefit them from India's recent trade deals with the European Union, United States and the United Kingdom.

India had recently signed Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with the EU and the UK, lowering tariffs on the export of Indian goods, and announced a trade deal framework with the US.

"We have launched a new scheme today for the Farmer Producers Organisation (FPO), and the farmers will now be promoted financially and technologically so they can take advantage of FTA between the UK and India, EU and India, US and India (trade deal), so that we can export our special agricultural and horticultural products in the export market. The Union Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan also launched a new program for the PM Gram Sadak Yojna - Assam will be getting 1500 Kms of road at a cost of approximately Rs 2000 crores," Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters.

As per Assam CM's X post, the state government today distributed Rs 120 crore in financial assistance under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission. Also, the government launched the Mukhyamantri Utkarsh Yojana, Krishi Sarathi App, Samaveshi Ajeevika Yojana, and Rural One App.

This comes ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, scheduled later this year, where the BJP is looking to secure a victory for the third consecutive time.

- ANI

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Priya S
One lakh homes! That's a massive number. My cousin's family in a village near Jorhat received a PMAY house last year. The difference it has made to their lives, especially during the monsoon, is immeasurable. Hope the quality of construction is maintained and these houses are disaster-resilient.
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Rohit P
While providing houses is commendable, I hope there is equal focus on ensuring these new clusters have access to clean water, sanitation, and electricity. A house alone is not enough for a dignified life. The infrastructure announcements for roads and bridges need to be implemented transparently and without delays.
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Meera T
The Mukhyamantri Utkarsh Yojana for FPOs sounds promising. If our farmers can directly benefit from FTAs with the UK and EU, it could revolutionize rural incomes in Assam. Mangoes, pineapples, ginger, black rice – we have so much potential! The Krishi Sarathi App must be user-friendly for all farmers.
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David E
Interesting to see the integrated approach – housing, roads, farmer welfare, and linking to global trade deals. The scale of investment (Rs 1800+ crores for roads, Rs 2000 crores for PMGSY) is significant. Execution will be key. Hopefully, this development reaches the most marginalized communities.
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Harsh A
Announcements are good, but we've seen many schemes lose steam after the initial launch. The article itself mentions this is ahead of elections. The real test will be to see if these one lakh families have proper title deeds and if the roads are built with quality materials that last beyond the next

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