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  PM Modi hails 12 years of Garib Kalyan Yojana: Key flagship schemes launched by his government

  India | June 08, 2026 12:00 IST

  In a post on X, the Prime Minister underscored how these schemes have improved the lives of economically weaker and marginalised sections of society by extending essential benefits and support to millions across the country.

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  From 70% to 5%: A look at India’s notable journey in poverty reduction from Independence to present

  Explainers | October 17, 2025 15:17 IST

  In the decades following independence, India began implementing social and economic reforms aimed at poverty alleviation. Land reforms, the Green Revolution, and investments in infrastructure helped improve agricultural productivity and rural incomes.

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  Maharashtra govt to give additional Rs 50K subsidy for rural homes under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  Maharashtra | February 23, 2025 22:28 IST

  Maharashtra: The programme operates on a demand-driven basis, allowing states and union territories to approve projects based on identified eligible beneficiaries.

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  PMAY-U 2.0: Modi government offers 4 per cent subsidy on home loans, check eligibility, conditions

  India | January 09, 2025 17:53 IST

  The Modi government has introduced PMAY-U 2.0 to make housing more affordable under the vision of "Housing for All." Beneficiaries can avail of a 4 per cent subsidy on home loans up to Rs 8 lakh for properties priced under Rs 35 lakh.

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  PMAY 2.0: How to apply online for new homes under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana? Check steps

  Personal Finance | December 17, 2024 13:24 IST

  The government has launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) 2.0 to provide financial assistance for housing to economically weaker sections and middle-class families. Know how to apply online, check eligibility, and understand the required documents to secure your new home.

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  PM Modi to release first installment to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana beneficiaries on THIS date

  India | September 11, 2024 13:12 IST

  Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana was started by the government in 2015. The mission of this yojana is to construct a house for poor people who don’t have their own house which is beneficial for both urban and rural areas.

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  PM Modi-led Cabinet gives nod to construction of 2 crore more houses under PM Awaas Yojana

  India | August 09, 2024 23:43 IST

  The Cabinet approved continuation of the scheme from April 2024 to March 2029. The two crore houses proposed are expected to benefit nearly 10 crore individuals.

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  PM housing scheme to be completed by December | Know how to apply, check status? All DETAILS

  India | July 10, 2023 17:06 IST

  Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: The mission launched by the Centre is expected to be completed by December this year with the target to construct 29.3 million houses for all rural poor.

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  PM Modi to virtually address over 5 lakh beneficiaries of Awaas Yojana in MP, hand over new houses

  India | March 28, 2022 17:08 IST

  The function will witness traditional celebrations with conch, lamp, flowers, and rangoli being organized in new houses.

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  Construction of 3.61 lakh houses approved under PMAY (U)

  India | November 24, 2021 13:00 IST

  Union Housing & Urban Affairs Ministry said that out of the 1.14 cr sanctioned houses, over 89 lakh have been grounded for construction and 52.5 lakh completed and delivered to the beneficiaries.

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  PM Modi to visit Lucknow on Oct 5, to review Ayodhya masterplan, flag off 75 electric buses. Details

  India | October 03, 2021 17:06 IST

  Since assembly elections are due in Uttar Pradesh next year, it is believed that PM Modi may visit the state at least once every month. The Prime Minister had last visited Varanasi in July and Aligarh in September.

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  J&K: Pucca houses constructed in remote area of Rajouri under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  India | August 23, 2021 10:39 IST

  The beneficiaries of the PMAY scheme, who were earlier living in kacha houses, faced many problems during the winter season.

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  J&K: People in far-flung villages benefitted by Centre's schemes

  News | June 10, 2021 22:02 IST

  Many people living under the poverty line in Jammu and Kashmir are being benefited by Central schemes, especially those living in the far-flung areas in the Rajouri district.

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  PM Awas Yojana 2021: Here's how to check your name in beneficiaries list

  Business | April 13, 2021 18:45 IST

  According to PMAY, specific income groups are given subsidies on tax to provide ease in buying a house

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  92% target achieved in phase 1 of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin

  Business | April 07, 2021 11:49 IST

  The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G), a flagship programme of the Modi government, has achieved 92 per cent target of its phase one.

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  PMAY: CBI files case against DHFL and its promoters for creating over 2 lakh fake home loan accounts

  Business | March 24, 2021 20:28 IST

  The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday filed a case against Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL) and its promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan, in connection with criminal conspiracy in PM Gramin Awaas Yojana and loan case.

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  PM Modi releases Rs 2,691 cr for 6.1 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries in UP

  India | January 20, 2021 14:11 IST

  The assistance will include the release of the first installment to 5.30 lakh beneficiaries and the second installment to 80,000 beneficiaries who have already availed the first installment of assistance under PMAY-G, the Prime Minister's Office said.

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  Bed-ridden for 15 years, 65-year-old from J&K bags 'best house construction' award under PMAY

  India | January 03, 2021 12:22 IST

  Bed-ridden for the last 15 years, a 65-year-old man from Bhadarwah in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district was among three residents of the Union Territory who recently received the 'best construction award' under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).

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  PM Modi on coronavirus: No carelessness till vaccine is found

  India | September 12, 2020 17:03 IST

  As world impatiently awaits the arrival of coronavirus vaccine for civilian use and hope for the start of the beginning of life moving towards pre-COVID era, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday has said that till the time there is a medicine or vaccine developed for the infectious disease, we can't afford to be careless.

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  'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana' to benefit homeless in JK's Rajouri

  News | July 15, 2020 12:41 IST

  Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), construction work of houses for needy is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri distric