DC Baramulla reviews progress achieved under PMAY-U, PMAY-G schemes

Baramulla, Aug 20: To review the status and implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Urban (PMAY-U) and Gramin (PMAY-G) in the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa chaired a meeting here, Wednesday.
During the meeting, DC emphasised on timely geo-tagging of assets, release of installments, and monitoring of construction works under the scheme. He directed the officers to ensure strict action against beneficiaries who have availed the first installment but failed to start construction, adding that recovery proceedings must be initiated in such cases.
Reviewing PMAY-G, it was informed that a total of 29,869 registrations have been recorded in the district, including those under Awaas and self-surveyed beneficiaries. The process of affidavit submission, title clearance, and applicant verification was also discussed in detail.
DC further stressed on expediting completion of pending houses to achieve saturation targets. He also directed the concerned officers to monitor quarter renovation cases and ensure transparency, accountability, and timely delivery of benefits to genuine beneficiaries.
Chief Planning Officer Baramulla, Nissar Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Development, Chaudhary Mudasir Hussain; Executive Officers of MCs and other concerned officers and officials attended the meeting.