SchemesSaturday, 16 May 2026·The Hindu
PMAY-G launches 5 lakh houses in Maharashtra; PMGSY-IV road works also approved
On 15 May 2026, 5 lakh completed PMAY-G houses were inaugurated in Satara, Maharashtra, alongside PMGSY-IV road approvals.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 May 2026, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan initiated the Grih Pravesh of 5 lakh completed PMAY-G houses in Satara, Maharashtra, and the source says the 3-crore rural house milestone was crossed under PMAY-G.
Key specifics
- The central government has allocated a cumulative target of 4.15 crore houses under PMAY-G.
- As of 11 May 2026, over 3.03 crore houses had been completed.
- Maharashtra received a Mother Sanction of ₹8,368.50 crore for FY 2026-27 as central assistance.
- PMGSY-IV approval covered 35 habitations, 35 road works and 95.99 km.
- The PMGSY-IV investment outlay mentioned is ₹122.98 crore.
Exam lens
Question type: Rural development schemes, 15 May 2026, PMAY-G, PMGSY-IV, 4.15 crore, 3.03 crore, Satara. TNPSC may ask the launch date of PMAY-G and the objective of PMGSY.