PMAY 2.0: Centre Releases ₹405 Crore for Urban Housing

The Central Government has released ₹405 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) 2.0, providing a major boost to housing projects in Andhra Pradesh.

Key Highlights:

• The funds are allocated for urban housing projects.

• About 50,000 urban beneficiaries have been approved under this phase.

• The State Government will add additional financial support on top of the central share — ₹3 lakh for general beneficiaries and up to ₹3.5 lakh for SC/ST beneficiaries.

• With these funds, beneficiaries can begin construction immediately.

Urban vs Rural Beneficiaries

• The Centre approved only urban housing applications, while rural applications were returned for resurvey and categorization.

• Rural beneficiaries may face delays until new reports are submitted and approved.

Implementation Timeline

• The State Government is set to release the first installment to urban beneficiaries starting September 20, 2025.

• Rural beneficiaries will need to wait until re-verification is complete.

This funding release is expected to fast-track the construction of houses under PMAY 2.0, bringing long-awaited relief to thousands of families who applied months ago.