Centre Sanctions Over 11.18 Lakh Rural Houses for Bihar Under PMAY-G

August 21, 2026

Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the sanction of over 11.18 lakh permanent homes for underprivileged households in Bihar under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). The announcement was made during a ceremony in Patna, where the completion of 2.35 lakh homes was also marked.

What Happened

During a ‘Grih Pravesh’ ceremony held at the Bapu Auditorium in Patna on August 20, 2026, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan joined Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to mark the completion of 2.35 lakh homes built under PMAY-G for the 2026-27 financial year.

At the event, Chouhan presented an approval letter for the construction of 11,18,937 new pucca houses across the state, backed by an allocation of ₹13,427 crore. House keys were handed over to existing beneficiaries, while acceptance letters were presented to newly selected families. Chouhan also delivered a formal letter to the Chief Minister outlining the state’s updated housing target under the programme.

Key Highlights

Sanctioned Units: Approval granted for 11,18,937 pucca homes for poor families in Bihar.
Financial Outlay: An allocation of ₹13,427 crore dedicated to the newly approved rural housing units.
Completed Units: Formal ‘Grih Pravesh’ observed for 2.35 lakh residences completed in the 2026-27 financial year.
Cost Sharing: The Bihar government provides 40 percent of the funding required for permanent houses constructed under the scheme.
Historical Comparison: According to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, 30 lakh houses were built between 1986 and 2014 under the Indira Awas Yojana, compared to an allocation for 50 lakh houses made between 2014 and 2026 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration.
Political Remarks: Chouhan asserted that welfare funds now reach recipients directly without leakage, and criticised the Congress party regarding the singing of the national song Vande Mataram, arguing it must be sung in its entirety.

Why This Matters

The allocation provides substantial funding directly targeted at rural housing infrastructure in Bihar, where the state administration contributes 40 percent of the project costs. Chouhan noted that these permanent housing projects are intended to deliver security, dignity, and improved standards of living to rural households rather than functioning merely as brick-and-mortar structures.

What to Watch Next

Execution of the newly sanctioned 11.18 lakh units will proceed under the state and central administrative framework. In addition, the state continues rollouts under related initiatives, following the Bihar Cabinet’s recent amendment to the Bihar Social Media and Other Online Media Rules, 2026, which permits digital creators to earn up to ₹1 lakh per video creating informative content regarding government welfare schemes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many new houses were approved for Bihar under PMAY-G?

A total of 11,18,937 pucca houses have been sanctioned for impoverished families across Bihar.

What is the financial allocation for the new housing package?

The central government announced an allocation of ₹13,427 crore for the construction of the newly approved homes.

What share of the housing costs is borne by the Bihar Government?

The Bihar Government funds 40 percent of the expenditure for permanent houses constructed under the scheme.

Source: Based on reporting from The Hindu.