The dream of a permanent home is steadily becoming a reality for rural families in Chhattisgarh. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), more than 20.53 lakh houses have been completed across the state. Since 2014-15, a target of 25,13,351 rural houses has been set, of which 24,53,466 houses have been sanctioned. The housing programme has received substantial financial support, with ₹16,853.73 crore contributed by the Centre so far. Including the combined contribution of the Central and state governments, total expenditure under the scheme has reached ₹25,504.76 crore.
The housing drive is now set for another major expansion, with the government targeting 3,65,179 new houses during 2026-27 for eligible rural families.
Chhattisgarh has made significant progress in expanding access to permanent housing in rural areas over the past decade. Against the cumulative target of 25,13,351 houses since 2014-15, as many as 24,53,466 homes have been approved, while 20,53,927 houses have already been completed.
The Centre has spent ₹16,853.73 crore on housing construction under the programme. With the contributions from both the Central and state governments taken together, the total expenditure has reached ₹25,504.76 crore. The scale of construction reflects the continued push to provide secure and permanent homes to eligible families in rural Chhattisgarh.
The government has set a fresh target of 3,65,179 houses for Chhattisgarh in the financial year 2026-27 under PMAY-G. These houses will be constructed for eligible families included in the Awaas+ 2024 survey list. The estimated expenditure on the new housing target is around ₹4,382.15 crore. The new allocation is expected to benefit rural families who are still waiting for permanent housing and give further momentum to the state’s rural housing programme.
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will also participate in a Lakhpati Didi conference during his visit to Chhattisgarh. He is scheduled to interact directly with women beneficiaries and members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Discussions will focus on women’s empowerment, greater economic participation by rural women and livelihood opportunities. The initiative highlights the government’s broader focus on connecting rural development with income generation and women-led economic activity.
Rural Housing, Panchayats and Women’s Empowerment in Focus:
The government’s rural development agenda in Chhattisgarh brings together several key priorities from providing permanent homes to strengthening implementation at the panchayat level and expanding economic opportunities for rural women. With 3.65 lakh new houses targeted for 2026-27, alongside continued implementation of PMAY-G and initiatives such as Lakhpati Didi, the state’s rural development push is increasingly centred on three key areas: housing, livelihoods and women’s empowerment.
FAQs:
1. What is PMAY-G in Chhattisgarh?
PMAY-G in Chhattisgarh is the rural housing programme aimed at providing permanent houses to eligible rural families.
2. How many rural houses have been completed in Chhattisgarh?
More than 20.53 lakh rural houses have been completed in the state under the programme.
3. How many houses are planned under PMAY-G in 2026-27?
The government has targeted 3,65,179 new houses for eligible families during 2026-27.
4. How much has been spent on rural housing in Chhattisgarh?
The combined expenditure of the Central and state governments has reached ₹25,504.76 crore.
5. Who will benefit from the new houses?
Eligible rural families included in the Awaas+ 2024 survey list are expected to benefit from the new housing target.
