Centre clears 3.8 lakh PMAY homes in Assam worth Rs 5k crore, aid for flood-hit areas
In a significant move to aid flood-affected families in Assam, the Centre is rolling out new housing assistance through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, allocating nearly five thousand crore rupees. Additionally, a further one hundred thirty-nine crore rupees will be directed towards enhancing agricultural investments within the region. This comprehensive support is designed to help residents…
The Centre has approved 3.8 lakh new homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in flood-hit Assam, at an investment of nearly Rs 5,000 crore. Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan presented the approval document to Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a meeting. Chouhan also assured additional PMAY houses for flood-affected areas to help residents rebuild at the earliest.
Sarma expressed his gratitude to Chouhan for the priority and support he continues to provide to Assam. The Centre will also extend further housing support for Assam's tea garden areas. Additionally, the chief minister received a sanction letter for Rs 139 crore under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, aimed at boosting agricultural investment and promoting sustainable farming.
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