• SECC 2011 deprivation criteria match
• No motorised 2-wheeler / 4-wheeler in family
• No mechanised agricultural equipment
• No bank loan above Rs 50,000
• No income tax payer / govt servant in family

Rs 1.20 lakh (plain) or Rs 1.30 lakh (hilly + NE), released in 3 instalments tied to construction stages: foundation (Rs 25K) → lintel (Rs 50K) → completion (Rs 50K). Plus 90-95 days of MGNREGA wages for self-construction.

1. Check SECC 2011 inclusion — awaassoft.nic.in/netiay/Benificiary.aspx — search by Aadhaar / name.
2. If not in list — apply for Awaas Plus inclusion — Visit Block Office; BDO verifies + adds.
3. Block-level verification — BDO + Patwari verify house condition + Aadhaar + bank account.
4. Sanction + first instalment — Rs 25K credited on foundation start. Geo-tag photos via NMMS.
5. Construction + photos — Geotag at lintel + completion stages.
6. Final instalment — Released after geo-verified completion.

• Aadhaar
• SECC 2011 ID / Awaas Plus inclusion
• Bank account (Aadhaar-linked)
• Land ownership proof
• Caste certificate (if applicable)

Full document checklist: Documents required for pmay application

6-12 months from sanction to completion. First instalment in 30-60 days of approval.

• Official portal: pmayg.nic.in
• Helpline: PMAY-G Helpline: 1800-11-6446
• Track status: How to check status
• Step-by-step apply guide: How-to-apply walkthrough

• Name not in SECC 2011 — apply for Awaas Plus list at BDO.
• No house plot — landless need state-allotted plot first.
• Geotag photo issues — use NMMS app correctly; BDO can re-tag on visit.
• Instalment delayed — file RTI to BDO + DRDA citing PMAY-G operational guidelines.

Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:

1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.

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No — that is the cap. State governments may add convergence funds (Pakka Char, etc.).

12 months from first instalment. Extension possible with reasoning.

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• Official portal: pmayg.nic.in
• Issued by: Ministry of Rural Development
• Launched: 2016
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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.