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Government Schemes 12 September 2026 · Event date: 11 September 2026

Secretary, Department of Urban Development, MoHUA chairs 9th meeting of CSMC

Secretary, Department of Urban Development, MoHUA chairs 9th meeting of CSMC
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approved 18.77 lakh houses under PMAY-U 2.0 during the 9th CSMC meeting chaired by Secretary Shri Satendra Singh on 10th September 2026. The meeting covered projects across six states, including Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Telangana, Tripura, and Uttar Pradesh. The scheme focuses on providing affordable housing solutions to EWS, LIG, and MIG families while emphasizing women's ownership and inclusivity.

Why It Matters

This press release is relevant for competitive exams covering government schemes and urban development policies, specifically regarding statistics under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).

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In Simple Words

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs held the 9th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee on 10th September 2026 in New Delhi. Led by Secretary Shri Satendra Singh, the committee approved over 18.77 lakh houses under PMAY-U 2.0 to support 'Housing for All'.

The scheme targets urban families with annual incomes up to ₹9 lakh across EWS, LIG, and MIG categories. It prioritizes women's ownership, with 92% of PMAY-U 2.0 houses allotted to women, alongside specific allocations for senior citizens, SC, ST, and OBC beneficiaries.

Key Points

  • MoHUA approved a total of 18.77 lakh houses under PMAY-U 2.0.
  • The 9th CSMC meeting was held on 10th September 2026 in New Delhi.
  • The meeting was chaired by Shri Satendra Singh, Secretary, Department of Urban Development, MoHUA.
  • Over 29,000 houses were approved under BLC and AHP verticals across Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Telangana, Tripura, and Uttar Pradesh.
  • Over 1.25 crore houses have been sanctioned overall under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0, with over 1 crore completed.
  • The scheme caters to EWS, LIG, and MIG families with an annual income of up to ₹9 lakh.
  • Under PMAY-U 2.0, 17.19 lakh houses (92%) have been allotted to women.
  • Allocations include 1.80 lakh houses for senior citizens, 3.25 lakh for SC, 1.02 lakh for ST, and 8.22 lakh for OBC beneficiaries.

Exam Angle

Meeting chaired by
Shri Satendra Singh
Scheme name
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0)
Total houses approved under PMAY-U 2.0
18.77 lakh
Income eligibility limit
Up to ₹9 lakh annual household income

A. 18.77 lakh houses

Source: Press Information Bureau

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