Odisha Antyodaya Gruha Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• With an aim to provide pucca houses to the houseless and those living in Kutcha houses, the state government has introduced various welfare schemes.
• To achieve this, the government has announced a new initiative in their budget called "Antyodaya Gruha Yojana".
• Under this scheme, the state government will provide pucca houses to every eligible household in rural areas.
• The primary objective of the scheme is to ensure that every beneficiary must not be deprived from Pucca house.
• Through this scheme, the government is not only providing housing assistance for the construction of houses but also offering incentives if they complete their house construction in the given period.
• The Government of Odisha is committed to provide pucca houses to all.
• To achieve this, they introduced various schemes, including centrally sponsored Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin. (PMAY-G).
• However, due to its limitation there are several households who have been left out under this scheme.
• To cover them all the state government came up with the "Antyodaya Gruha Yojana" (AGY).
• In contrast, free houses will be provided to low-income households that are not covered under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-G).
• Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department of Odisha is the nodal department of the scheme.
• This scheme will also be known by other names, such as "Odisha Antyodaya Gruha Scheme", or "Antyodaya Housing Scheme Odisha".
• It will replace the previous government initiative, called "Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana".
• Therefore, the ongoing work under the Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana will also be covered under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana.
• Under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, each beneficiary will receive a housing assistance of Rs 1.2 lakh, which can only be utilized for house construction.
• The assistance promised under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana will be provided in three installments, in the following manner : -
  • First installment of Rs. 40,000/- during the issuance of work order.
  • Second installment of Rs 65,000/- once the construction reaches to the roof level.
  • Third installment of Rs 15,000/- will be provided upon completion of construction.
• Assistance amount will be credited to the beneficiaries bank account via DBT mode.
• The house construction must cover at least 25 square feet carpet area, including cooking space (excluding toilet area).
• If the beneficiary completes the house construction within 4 months, they will receive incentive of Rs 20,000. If completed within months, they will receive Rs. 10,000/-.
• To provide the benefit of the scheme, the government will conduct a survey and identify the eligible beneficiaries left out under the PMAY-G.
• During the survey, the authority will check whether the beneficiaries meet the criteria stated in the guidelines.
• For queries regarding the Odisha Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, beneficiaries may contact the Panchayat or reach the nodal department office or they can also contact them at their toll free number.

Scheme Benefits

• Under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, the Odisha State government offers the following benefits to its beneficiaries : -
  • Scheme provides Pucca houses to every eligible household in rural areas.
  • A Pucca house will be provided to houseless or people living in Kutcha Houses.
  • Housing assistance of Rs 1.2 lakh will be provided for constructing a pucca house with a minimum carpet area of 25 square feet.
  • Beneficiaries will also receive incentive benefits if they completed their house construction in : -
    • Within four Months : - Rs 20,000/-
    • Within Six Months : - Rs 10,000/-
  • The assistance amount will be credited to the beneficiaries bank account.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants who meet the following eligibility criteria are eligible for Odisha Antyodaya Gruha Yojana : -

  Domiciled residents of Odisha who are either houseless or living in Kutcha Houses. They must also fall under any of the given categories : - Forest Right Act, 2006. Household with the main member is PWD with a minimum 40 percent disability. Households of Lower Income Groups who have not received benefits from rural housing schemes. Any of the following households who received houses under previous allotment : - If houses are damaged under the natural or man made calamities like Flood, Cyclone, Earthquake, Elephant menace, Communal Violence, LWE Violence, Major Law and order issue. Anyone who is the victim of sea inundation and requires relocation. Government projects that relocated the beneficiaries houses. Families stayed in forest areas and required relocation.

Ineligibility Criteria of the Scheme

• If anyone residing in Pucca Houses.
• Any family member is a regular Government/ PSU/ Statutory Body Employee or withdrawing pension.
• Household owns four wheelers.
• Households owns mechanized three or four wheeler or agricultural equipment.
• Household with a non-agricultural enterprises are registered with the government.
• Any family member earns more than Rs. 15,000/- monthly.
• If households own 2.5 acres or more irrigated or 5 acre or more non irrigated land.
• If received benefits under any housing scheme.
• Households relocated due to government projects and now owns a pucca house in another area.

Required Documents

• To confirm the eligibility of the beneficiaries, the authority may ask for the following documents : -
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Self Declaration.
  • Passport Size Photo.
  • Ration Card.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Disability Certificate.
  • Bank Passbook.

Steps to Apply

• Applicants are not required to submit applications for the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana.
• BDO, under the supervision of the nodal department, will verify the beneficiaries' documents.
• During the survey, beneficiaries must provide the documents to the officials if requested.
• A list of eligible beneficiaries who meet the criteria will be prepared by the authority.
• Households included in the list will be allotted houses under the scheme.
• Meanwhile, those who are landless will be allotted sites for house construction.
• For the construction of Pucca houses the authority will issue the housing assistance in three installments.
• Beneficiaries who complete the house within the given period will also receive incentives.

Key Features of the Scheme

• The Panchayat Samitis of the respective rural areas will act as the implementing agencies of Antyodaya Gruha Yojana.
• The Block Development Officer (BDO) will verify the documents of the households to determine their eligibility.
• An image of the current house will be geo tagged before sanctioning the new house.
• After conducting the survey and scrutiny, the list of beneficiaries will be forwarded to the PR and DW department of Odisha to sanction the houses.
• The list of beneficiaries can be checked online at Rural Housing Odisha portal.
• The nodal department of the scheme will obtain the approval from the Chief Minister and forward it to the DM of the concerned district.
• After following the procedure, the concerned BDO (Block Development Officer) will sanction the house to the beneficiaries.
• Landless beneficiaries will be allotted house sites by the respective revenue officer.
• Households who are residing in government land will not be sanctioned houses until they receive land from the revenue department.
• Beneficiaries sanctioned for new houses will receive housing assistance directly in their bank account.
• After the issuance of first installments, beneficiaries must complete house construction within 12 months.
• Officials will geo-tag the construction stages through Ama Ghara Mobile App, which is linked to Odisha RH portal.
• Only those who complete the construction within 4 and 6 months are eligible for incentive assistance.

Relevant Links

• Antyodaya Gruha Yojana Guidelines.
• Odisha Antyodaya Gruha Yojana House Order.
• Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department Website.
• Rural Housing Odisha Website.

Contact Information

• Rural Housing Odisha Toll Free Number : - 0674-6817777.
• For more information, beneficiaries may visit the nearest Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department Office.
• Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department,
  Odisha Govt. ,Secretariat Building,Bhubaneswar
  Pin- 751001, Odisha, India