{
  "id": 40009,
  "title": "Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana: How workers can avail Rs 1.6 lakh housing aid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/nanaji-deshmukh-awas-yojana-how-workers-can-avail-rs-1-6-lakh-housing",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-02T08:11:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/gujarat-shree-nanaji-deshmukh-awas-yojana-explained-how-construction-workers-can-avail-rs-1-6-lakh-housing-aid/articleshow/132803420.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana offers registered construction workers in Gujarat up to Rs 1.6 lakh in financial aid for purchasing either EWS or LIG houses. This program, administered by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, applies to homes allotted under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) or the Chief Minister Awas Yojana (CMAY). Participating families can only apply once, provided they meet specific eligibility requirements. To be eligible, beneficiaries must have been registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for at least two years and have no property ownership. Applications must be submitted within a year from the house's allotment date. The assistance is restricted to one-time use per family. The process involves obtaining an e-Nirman Card from the GBOCWWB's e-Nirman portal, followed by an application on the Gujarat government's Sanman portal. Required documentation includes an Aadhaar card, ration card, age proof, employer certificate, bank details, and other necessary documents. After verification by district and state authorities, the financial aid is disbursed by the GBOCWWB.",
  "summary": "In Gujarat, registered construction workers have the opportunity to benefit from financial support aimed at housing through the Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana. To qualify, applicants must have been registered with the welfare board for a minimum of two years. Following the acquisition of an e-Nirman Card and house allotment, they can submit their applications. Those approved will receive ₹1.6…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}