Jammu, Jul 29: 45,982 houses, including 2,120 under PMAY-U 2.0, have been sanctioned for Jammu and Kashmir so far. Out of these, 43,907 houses have been grounded, while 35,961 have already been completed.
Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu has shared this information in Rajya Sabha in reply to a question by Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and MP Sat Sharma.
Sat Sharma, while raising important issues concerning the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 in Jammu and Kashmir, sought details from the Union Government regarding housing for urban residents, migrant workers and middle-class families.
J&K BJP president asked about the number of houses sanctioned for Jammu and Kashmir under PMAY-U 2.0, the progress towards achieving housing saturation in the Union Territory, the provision of Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs) in industrial areas like Samba and Bari Brahmana and measures taken to simplify the Interest Subsidy Scheme for middle-class families purchasing apartments.
Replying to the question, Sahu stated that the Centre had encouraged the J&K government to submit more proposals to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries received housing benefits under the scheme.
The Minister further informed that 336 housing units were already converted into Affordable Rental Housing Complexes in Jammu and Kashmir.
Under PMAY-U 2.0, according to the Union Minister, a separate affordable rental housing vertical has also been introduced and the J&K government has been encouraged to submit proposals for developing rental housing for migrant workers and other eligible beneficiaries.
Regarding the Interest Subsidy Scheme, the central government clarified that eligible EWS, LIG and MIG families could avail interest subsidy for purchasing or constructing houses through the PMAY-U 2.0 portal.
It also clarified that ownership of land was not mandatory for purchasing approved ready-built or under-construction apartments.
Sat Sharma said that the government’s reply reflected the Centre’s commitment to ensuring affordable housing for every deserving family. He said these initiatives would benefit thousands of families in Jammu and Kashmir by making home ownership easier and strengthening urban housing infrastructure across the Union Territory.
