PMAY-G unit assistance provided as per approved unit costs

The question asked by Shri Rahul Kaswan to the Ministry of Rural Development sought information on the adequacy of financial assistance under PMAY-G, independent evaluations of the scheme, climate-responsive housing designs, and a new mechanism for socio-economic data updation.

Asked and answered by: Shri Rahul Kaswan (asked), Ministry of Rural Development (answered)

What the government said

• Unit assistance provided to beneficiaries under PMAY-G as per approved unit costs
• Provision for prescribed person-days of unskilled wage employment through convergence with MGNREGS/VB G-RAM G
• Support of Rs. 12,000 for construction of toilet through SBM-G
• States/UTs provide top-up financial support over and above unit assistance
• IIM-A conducted independent evaluation of PMAY-G across 12 States/UTs (2026)
• PMAY-G improved living standards through enhanced housing security, better sanitation, improved health outcomes, higher household income and savings
• Core house design includes dedicated space for hygienic cooking, toilet, bathing area, and disaster resilient features
• PAHAL compendium of rural housing typologies available on PMAY-G website
• Awaas+ 2024 Mobile App for household survey using eKYC face-based authentication
• Household survey completed in all States/UTs except Assam and West Bengal

Also in the document

• The evaluation by IIM-A (2026) reported positive impacts on beneficiaries' dignity, quality of life, and socio-economic well-being
• The Awaas+ 2024 household survey was initially scheduled to end on 31st March 2025 but was extended multiple times, with completion in all states except Assam and West Bengal