Govt Scheme / Unused Government Houses To Be Offered At Affordable Rent In Odisha
·1 month ago·2 min read
Key Points
- Under PMAY (Urban) 2.0, unused central and state government houses will be repurposed and offered to the urban poor at low rents.
- The scheme will focus on migrant workers, industrial and commercial employees, and working women who cannot afford to build homes in cities.
- As per operational guidelines, the scheme will function under two models to ensure secure and affordable housing, aiming to ease rental stress and improve living conditions for thousands of urban poor.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 6: The government has announced a major initiative to ease rental housing concerns in urban areas. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0, unused houses belonging to central and state departments will be identified and offered to the urban poor at affordable rents.
According to officials, Additional Chief Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Usha Padhee, has written to multiple departments — including Agriculture, Energy, Finance, Food Supplies, Women & Child Welfare, Panchayati Raj, Scheduled Castes & Tribes, Health, and Cooperation — to provide details of unused housing stock in cities.
These houses will be repurposed to meet the growing demand for low-cost rental accommodation.
The scheme is designed to benefit those unable to construct their own homes in urban areas. Special focus will be given to migrant workers, employees in industries and commercial establishments, and working women. Authorities have assured that the initiative will not only reduce rental stress but also provide secure housing options for vulnerable groups.
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As per the operational guidelines, the scheme will function under two models to ensure affordable rental housing. The government expects this move to significantly improve living conditions for thousands of urban poor across the state.
According to officials, Additional Chief Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Usha Padhee, has written to multiple departments — including Agriculture, Energy, Finance, Food Supplies, Women & Child Welfare, Panchayati Raj, Scheduled Castes & Tribes, Health, and Cooperation — to provide details of unused housing stock in cities.
These houses will be repurposed to meet the growing demand for low-cost rental accommodation.
The scheme is designed to benefit those unable to construct their own homes in urban areas. Special focus will be given to migrant workers, employees in industries and commercial establishments, and working women. Authorities have assured that the initiative will not only reduce rental stress but also provide secure housing options for vulnerable groups.
Also read: Punjab AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead Outside Gurdwara
As per the operational guidelines, the scheme will function under two models to ensure affordable rental housing. The government expects this move to significantly improve living conditions for thousands of urban poor across the state.
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