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Gujarat Farmer's Dream Home Realized Through PM Awas Yojana Aid

A farmer in Gujarat's Dang district has constructed a permanent house using financial assistance from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and MGNREGA. Sonubhai Dokia expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating the scheme made his dream home possible. The PMAY is a central government initiative aimed at providing "housing for all" by supporting pucca house construction for the economically weaker sections. In Gujarat, the scheme has seen significant progress with over 9.63 lakh houses already completed out of more than 10.27 lakh sanctioned.

Key Points: Gujarat Farmer Gets House Under PM Awas Yojana

  • Farmer receives Rs 1.2L under PMAY
  • Additional Rs 21,610 from MGNREGA
  • Combined aid and savings fund construction
  • Over 9.63 lakh houses completed in Gujarat
  • Scheme targets homeless and kutcha house dwellers
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Gujarat farmer's dream of permanent house fulfilled under PM Awas Yojana

A Dang district farmer builds a permanent home with PMAY and MGNREGA funds, thanking PM Modi for the housing scheme for the poor.

"I sincerely thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is a very good scheme for the poor. - Sonubhai Dokia"

Dang, March 20

A farmer in Gujarat's Dang district has received a permanent house with financial assistance from government schemes, reflecting the continued rollout of rural housing support in the region.

Sonubhai Dokia, a resident of Jharan village who earns his livelihood through farming, received Rs 1,20,000 under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) after applying through the local panchayat and submitting the required documents.

He also received Rs 21,610 under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), which contributed towards the construction of the house.

Using the combined assistance along with his savings from labour work, he completed the construction within the stipulated time.

"With these and also some savings from labour work, I built a good permanent house. If I had not received this scheme, I would not have been able to build a house. I sincerely thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is a very good scheme for the poor," Dokia said.

He added that his family is now living in safer and improved conditions following the completion of the house.

The scheme is being implemented across rural areas across the state, where eligible beneficiaries are receiving financial support to construct permanent homes.

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, launched in 2015, is a flagship Central government programme that seeks to provide "housing for all" by supporting the construction of permanent houses with basic amenities for economically weaker sections in both rural and urban areas.

Under its rural component, the scheme targets households that are homeless or living in kutcha or dilapidated structures, enabling them to build pucca houses through direct financial assistance.

Eligible beneficiaries are identified through surveys, and funds are transferred directly to their bank accounts to support construction.

According to data available, more than 10.27 lakh houses have been sanctioned under PMAY in Gujarat, with around 9.63 lakh already completed, indicating significant progress in the state's housing programme.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Wonderful to see schemes actually reaching the people they are meant for. Combining PMAY with MGNREGA wages is a smart way to ensure the beneficiary can contribute labour and complete the house. Hope this model is replicated successfully.
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Priya S
While the story is positive, I hope the quality of construction is monitored. Sometimes, in the rush to meet targets, the houses built are not durable. The government must ensure these are *pucca* homes that last for generations, not just for show.
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Vikram M
Bas, this is what development looks like! A roof over one's head is the first step towards a dignified life. 9.63 lakh houses completed in Gujarat is a massive number. Kudos to the administration for effective implementation. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
The article mentions the beneficiary had to use his savings from labour work too. The assistance amount, while helpful, might still be insufficient for many. The government should consider revising the aid to match current construction costs.
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Michael C
It's impressive to see a large-scale welfare scheme showing tangible results. The integration with the employment guarantee act is particularly noteworthy. Security of housing and guaranteed workdays can be a powerful combination to lift families out of poverty.

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