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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
PMAY-G transforms rural India, says Union Minister of State Pemmasani
GUNTUR: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar on Friday emphasised the pivotal role of rural transformation in India's progress. Addressing the Regional Rural Workshop in Goa, held under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G), he said the event showcased the collaborative spirit required to build a new India. Chandrasekhar noted that PMAY-G, launched in 2016 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, embodies the principle of Antyodaya—uplifting the most marginalised. 'The scheme is not just a policy but a movement turning aspirations into concrete homes, offering families a journey from uncertainty to security,' he said. The Centre aims to build 4.95 crore rural homes by March 2029. Of these, 3.90 crore have been sanctioned and 2.76 crore completed. 'Each number represents a secure family—children studying safely, elders living with dignity, and parents resting peacefully,' he added. The Minister stressed that PMAY-G is about holistic development. Integrated with flagship schemes like Ujjwala Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Swachh Bharat, it is ensuring access to clean water, sanitation, and cooking gas in rural homes. He also highlighted the adoption of green housing technologies and the use of Artificial Intelligence to ensure transparent beneficiary selection, noting that the government's focus remains on long-term impact over mere statistics. Calling microfinance a key bridge to fulfilling rural aspirations, Dr. Chandrasekhar said the future lies in innovation, data-driven decision-making, and inclusive financial support. These, he asserted, will drive the transformation of rural India into a model of sustainable development.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Goa to submit eco-sensitive plan to Centre, seeks fresh survey under PMAY
**TO GO WITH STORY** Panjim: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant speaks during inauguration of the Regional Rural Workshop under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin), in Panjim. (PTI Photo)(PTI06_06_2025_000226B) Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that Goa aims to be the first state to prepare and submit an eco-sensitive plan to the Centre. 'Goa will be the first state to submit an eco-sensitive zone plan to the Centre. We are working on sustainable development; there is no haphazard management,' said Sawant at the regional rural workshop for the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin). Sawant said that Goa govt is formulating schemes so that even people from the OBC and economically weaker sections can get proper houses in Goa. 'Under the PMAY, we have just 250 beneficiaries. Of those more than 240 houses were already built. But there is a need to conduct a fresh survey under this scheme,' said Sawant. He said that some of the prospective beneficiaries migrated to other states, while there are some people who did not qualify for the scheme even though they required houses. 'There are some people who are living in a joint family, and they cannot benefit from these schemes. We need to expand this scheme, extend the benefits, but these people must settle in the villages and not in the towns,' said Sawant. The chief minister said that people must be encouraged to stay in the villages. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo 'If people migrate from villages to towns, the ecosystem will be disturbed. For this ecosystem not to get disturbed, people must be encouraged to stay in the villages. I am sure the Centre will think about this too. It is necessary that people get houses in their own villages,' he said. Sawant said that Goa is the first state to ensure that all central schemes reach every citizen in the state. 'We succeeded in taking all the schemes to at least 90% of the people. There may be a few people who were not able to benefit from the schemes,' he said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
