SchemesFriday, 21 August 2026·The Hindu - National
Bihar gets 11,18,937 PMAY-G houses and ₹13,427 crore allocation in 2026
In August 2026, the Union government approved 11,18,937 PMAY-G pucca houses for Bihar with ₹13,427 crore allocation.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On August 20, 2026, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that 11,18,937 pucca houses had been approved for poor families in Bihar under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), along with an allocation of ₹13,427 crore.
Key specifics
- The announcement was made on August 20, 2026 in Bihar.
- PMAY-G houses approved for Bihar: 11,18,937.
- Financial allocation announced: ₹13,427 crore.
- 2.35 lakh houses were completed for Grih Pravesh in the 2026-27 financial year.
- The Bihar government contributes 40% of the funds for houses built under the scheme.
Exam lens
Scheme-based question: PMAY-G, Bihar target, ₹13,427 crore, 40% state share, 2.35 lakh Grih Pravesh houses — TNPSC may ask the scheme name, beneficiary focus and funding pattern.