The Tamil Nadu government is fast-tracking its flagship housing initiative aimed at providing permanent shelter to economically weaker rural families. Under the Chief Minister's Solar Powered Green House Scheme, eligible beneficiaries are being allotted concrete houses equipped with solar power at no cost.
This ambitious project focuses on improving living conditions for families below the poverty line and moving towards a slum-free Tamil Nadu.
The Green House Scheme is designed to provide safe and durable concrete houses to poor and homeless families in rural areas. Each house is constructed on approximately 300 square feet and includes a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and toilet. A key feature of the scheme is the installation of a solar power system, which helps beneficiaries reduce or eliminate electricity expenses.
In a recent development, the district administration has begun identifying eligible beneficiaries in areas under the Thirupullani Panchayat Union of Ramanathapuram district. Authorities have confirmed that the selection process is underway for poor and land-owning families without permanent housing. Similar beneficiary identification activities are being carried out through Panchayat Unions across other districts in Tamil Nadu.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for the scheme:
Must be a permanent resident of the respective village panchayat
Must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category
Should not own a pucca (concrete) house and must currently live in a hut or mud house
Must own or possess patta/leasehold land sufficient to construct a 300 sq ft house
Should not have benefited from any other government-funded housing scheme
Interested and eligible individuals can obtain the application form from their Village Panchayat Office or Block Development Office (BDO). The following documents must be submitted along with the application:
Ration Card
Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Land ownership documents (Patta/Chitta)
Passport-size photograph
The final list of beneficiaries will be announced during Gram Sabha meetings, where priority will be given to widows, differently-abled persons, and destitute individuals.
The government bears the entire construction cost of the house under this scheme. Funds are released directly into the beneficiary's bank account in stages, based on construction milestones such as foundation completion, roofing, and final completion. The solar power unit is installed separately by the government.
For families who own land but lack the financial resources to build a house, this scheme offers a life-changing opportunity. Eligible residents are advised to contact their local panchayat office promptly to ensure their inclusion in the beneficiary list.