PNS|Vijayawada
A key multi-stakeholder meeting was held under the leadership of Ajay Jain, Special Chief Secretary, Housing, at the Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited (APSHCL) office in Vijayawada on Wednesday. The consultation was organised in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity India with the primary objective of reinforcing the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Andhra Pradesh.
The meeting brought together sector experts and representatives from Housing Finance Corporations (HFCs), Small Finance Banks, selected implementing Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and local officials. The discussions focused on understanding the status of various housing projects in the State, identifying challenges and preparing a comprehensive roadmap for the next two-three years.
During the meeting, Ajay Jain reaffirmed the State government’s commitment to providing permanent housing for all eligible families by 2029 under the mission “Housing for All.” He highlighted the government’s initiative to issue land ownership documents, three cents in rural areas and two cents in urban areas to eligible beneficiaries, who lack both a house and land. Revenue Department GO Ms No 23, dated January 27 outlines these policy guidelines.
Under PMAY 2.0, the State aims to construct pucca houses at a cost of ?1.5 to ?2.5 lakh per unit, with ?1 lakh provided as state share. The housing initiative is part of the State’s broader vision for “Zero Poverty,” aiming to complete 7.32 lakh pending houses under PMAY 1.0 by March 2026. Additional plans include skill training for masons and integration with PM Surya Ghar to promote energy-efficient housing solutions.
Siva Prasad, Managing Director, APSHCL; Anand B, National Director, HFHI; Justin Jebakumar, Director of Advocacy and Partnerships, HFHI, Chief Engineer, SEs (Urban & Rural), and Executive Engineers from Bapatla, Eluru, Guntur and NTR districts were present.
