Over 11.18 lakh permanent houses to be built in Bihar under PMAY-G, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, alongside Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, presided over the 'Grih Pravesh' ceremony for 2.35 lakh houses completed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in the 2026-27 financial year. Chouhan unveiled a housing package for Bihar, announcing that 11,18,937 pucca houses have been approved for impoverished families in the state, with an allocation of ₹13,427 crore. The Chief Minister delivered the sanction letters to the beneficiaries.

Chouhan emphasized that the initiative aimed to provide dignity, security, and an improved quality of life to poor families. He claimed that constructing a pucca house symbolized more than just bricks and cement; it represented dignity and confidence for the entire family. Choudhary highlighted that the previous government had often failed to distribute the full amount allocated to the poor, while the current system ensured every rupee reached its intended recipient.

The minister also took a dig at the Congress party, accusing them of indulging in vote-bank politics and attempting to distort symbols of India's unity, culture, and national identity for political gain. He insisted on singing Vande Mataram in its entirety, asserting that it was a duty of every Indian to respect Bharat Mata. Choudhary stated that between 1986 and 2014, only 30 lakh permanent houses were built for poor families in Bihar under the Indira Awas Yojana, while the Modi government had targeted the construction of 50 lakh such houses from 2014 to 2026.

The Bihar Government would contribute 40% of the funds for the permanent houses built under this scheme.