What happened (Cabinet approval and reported progress)

The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) for FY 2024-25 to 2028-29 to construct 2 crore additional houses in the new phase of the scheme. The Union Government reported nation-level allocation, sanctions, and financial flow under the new phase, with State Governments and Union Territory (UT) Administrations as the main implementing authorities at the ground level.

Government-reported nation-level progress for the new phase of PMAY-G includes:

National allocation to States: total target of 1.22 crore housesHouses sanctioned under the new phase: 97.48 lakhCentral share released to States since FY 2024-25: ₹ 49,407.96 croreTotal utilisation reported: ₹ 88,426.76 crore (including State matching share as per PMAY-G guidelines)

Background and earlier position (how PMAY-G is implemented)

PMAY-G is a centrally sponsored rural housing programme implemented primarily through States/UTs. Under the government’s reporting for the current phase, State Governments/UT Administrations handle ground-level implementation, while the Union Government releases the central share and reviews progress based on reports submitted by States/UTs.