The Abua Awas Yojana in Jharkhand was launched by the state government on August 15, 2023. The first instalment of the scheme was released on January 23, 2024. Through this scheme, poor people in Jharkhand or those without a home will receive a 3-room concrete house worth Rs. 2 lakh. This benefit is for those who could not avail of the PM Awas Yojana for any reason.
The goal of the Abua Awas Yojana is to provide housing to 8 lakh poor families by March 31, 2026. So far, over 31 lakh applications have been received, with 29.97 lakh applications verified. Beneficiaries under this scheme will receive Rs 2 lakh in five instalments for building their homes. The first instalment provides 15% of the total cost (Rs 2 lakh) to start the construction of a pucca house.
Benefits and Features of Abua Awas Yojana:
- Provides a three-room concrete house to homeless individuals and families living in kutcha houses in Jharkhand.
- The house will be given to those who have not received a home under the PM Awas Yojana.
- The 3-room house will include modern amenities such as a kitchen and toilet.
- Financial assistance of Rs. 2 lakh will be provided in five instalments for house construction.
- The amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
- The scheme aims to build 8 lakh houses over the next three years.
Eligibility Criteria for Abua Awas Yojana
- The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand.
- The applicant’s family income should be less than ₹3 lakh per year.
- The beneficiary must belong to one of the following categories:
- Families living in kutcha houses,
- Homeless or destitute families,
- Families from particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG),
- Families affected by natural disasters,
- Legally released bonded labourers.
- The applicant should not have received benefits under the PM Awas Yojana, Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Housing Scheme, Indira Housing Scheme, or Birsa Housing Scheme
Required Documents for Abua Awas Yojana:
- Aadhar Card
- Income Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Ration Card
- Mobile Number
- Passport Size Photograph
- Bank Account Details
How to Apply Online for Abua Awas Yojana?
- To apply online for this scheme, visit the official website: https://aay.jharkhand.gov.in/.
- A PDF form of the scheme will open. Download the form and fill in the required information.
- Attach all the necessary documents with the form and submit it to your respective block.