CM transfers ₹900 crore first installment to 90,000 beneficiaries under ‘PM Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0’ through DBT

“Mafias nurtured by previous governments grabbed land from the poor, now houses for poor will be built on the same land”: CM

Instructions to build high-rise housing on mafia-freed land, housing schemes also for teachers, lawyers, doctors and journalists

“Those who exploited people for years will now have to repay it with interest”: CM Yogi

“Double-engine government is delivering schemes considering 25 crore people as one family”: CM

“Government’s goal is not just to give houses but to ensure a dignified life for the poor”: Yogi

Lucknow: March 2026 : UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday transferred ₹900 crore as the first installment directly into the bank accounts of 90,000 beneficiaries through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) under ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0’.

On this occasion, CM said, “Clearly that those who have exploited common people for years will now have to repay that exploitation with interest. Mafias who snatched rights of the poor and encroached upon land will now see houses for the poor being built on those very lands”.

He said that under the policy of double-engine government, the administration considers 25 crore citizens as one family and therefore benefits of government schemes are being delivered to every section without discrimination. This approach, he said, has helped UP move away from the image of a ‘BIMARU’ state and emerge as a growth engine of the country.

Chief Minister clarified that government’s objective is not merely to provide houses, but to ensure that poor can live a dignified life, where every house is equipped with essential facilities such as toilets, electricity, water and other basic amenities.

CM said, “Every person dreams of owning a house. Human beings are the finest creation of God and have the ability to build a permanent home for themselves. Just as other living beings create shelter for protection, a home is a basic necessity of human life”.

This fundamental need is being addressed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As a result, around 62 lakh families in UP have already been provided houses under this scheme.

CM said that before 2017, despite housing schemes for the poor, benefits rarely reached them due to a lack of political will in government. When a person becomes consumed by self-interest, he loses sensitivity and limits his concern only to his own family.

Because of this mindset, earlier governments remained restricted to their own families and relatives. However, after 2017, double-engine government adopted the principle that ‘All 25 crore citizens of the state are our family” and made it a priority to ensure that welfare schemes reach every needy person. CM said that double-engine government is sensitive toward villages, the poor, youth, women, farmers and workers.

Under this initiative, more than 90,000 beneficiaries are receiving first installment of ₹1 lakh each for housing. Among them are, 10,214 beneficiaries in Saharanpur, 7,991 in Pratapgarh, 4,325 in Shahjahanpur, 4,266 in Firozabad, 3,331 in Prayagraj, 3,174 in Jalaun, 3,078 in Sitapur, 3,063 in Gorakhpur, 3,017 in Bareilly, 2,883 in Aligarh, 2,712 in Badaun, 2,701 in Maharajganj, 2,626 in Meerut, 2,175 in Amroha, 1,895 in Hardoi, 1,826 in Bulandshahr, 1,562 in Kushinagar, 1,529 in Bahraich, 1,473 in Agra, 1,470 in Mau, 1,437 in Banda, 1,364 in Bijnor, 1,209 in Ghaziabad, 1,138 in Deoria, 1,121 in Gonda.

More than ₹900 crore has been transferred directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts through DBT. This demonstrates effective use of technology, ensuring that money reaches beneficiaries directly without any middlemen, enabling them to begin construction of their houses.

CM said that government’s priority is that poor and deprived receive the benefits of schemes first and without discrimination. This is the true identity of a welfare-oriented government.

Because of such initiatives, UP has moved beyond the image of a ‘BIMARU state’ and is now becoming the growth engine of country. He credited this progress to the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and government’s dedication toward villages, the poor, farmers, youth and women.

He also said that receiving houses before ‘Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami’ will bring special joy to beneficiary families and give new wings to their dreams.

CM said that beneficiaries are not only receiving houses but also the benefits of several other welfare schemes, including ‘Free ration under government food schemes’, ‘LPG gas connections under Ujjwala Yojana’, ‘Health insurance up to ₹5 lakh under Ayushman Bharat’, Annual pension of ₹12,000 for destitute women, elderly persons and persons with disabilities.

At present, over 1.06 crore people in the state are receiving pensions and these benefits are being distributed without discrimination. With the spirit of treating 25 crore citizens as one family, schemes have been delivered to Dalits, deprived sections, backward communities, the poor and women, improving their living standards and strengthening the state’s economy.

CM said that during interactions with beneficiaries in Saharanpur, Fatehpur, Maharajganj, Deoria, Prayagraj and Gorakhpur, many women informed him that construction work began immediately after receiving the first installment.

He directed that once 75% of the construction is completed, beneficiaries should immediately apply for next installment of ₹1 lakh, which should be released promptly by officials to accelerate construction.

He also instructed that nodal officers be appointed in districts to ensure the availability of affordable and quality construction materials. Each house should also have a toilet, free electricity connection and tap water under the ‘Nal Se Jal’ scheme.

Additionally, every house should display the name of the beneficiary and mention of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’, so that it can serve as inspiration for others.

Chief Minister said that before 2017 many mafias had encroached upon government land, which is now being freed and used for benefit of the poor. Wherever such land is available, it should be cleared and used to build high-rise housing for those who do not own land.

He also suggested creating housing schemes not only for the poor but also for lawyers, doctors, teachers and journalists, so that every section of society can have access to housing. These initiatives should begin at the district level and send a positive message across the state and the country. If necessary, properties seized from mafias can also be used for this purpose.

The program was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma, Minister of State for Urban Development Rakesh Rathore, MLA Yogesh Shukla, Legislative Council Member Ramchandra Pradhan and other public representatives and officials.