How To Apply Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMAY-G) – Full Details (2026–2029)

 

How To Apply  Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana

1. What is PMAY-G?

• Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMAY-G) is a Central Government housing scheme launched to provide permanent (pucca) houses to rural poor families who do not have a proper house.

• The scheme aims to achieve “Housing for All” in rural India and is extended up to 2028–29.

Objective Of   PMAY-G ;

1. Provide safe, durable, all-weather pucca houses
2. Improve living standards in villages
3. Support SC/ST, women, senior citizens, disabled persons

Ensure basic facilities like:

• Toilet
• Electricity
• Drinking water
• LPG connection

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR PMAY-G? 

1. Live in a rural area
2. Do not own a pucca house anywhere in India
3.  Belong to SECC 2011 deprived households

 Are from any of the following categories:

• Scheduled Caste (SC)

• Scheduled Tribe (ST)

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

• Below Poverty Line (BPL)

• Widows

• Disabled persons

• Landless laborers

Not Eligible If:

• You already own a pucca house

• You are an income tax payer

• You own a four-wheeler or large landholding

Benefits Under PMAY-G

 House Construction Assistance
Area Type  And Financial Assistance

1. Plain Areas  - 1.20 lakh
2. Hilly / Tribal / Difficult Areas  -1.30 lakh

Additional Benefits

• 12,000 for toilet (via Swachh Bharat Mission)

• Free LPG connection (Ujjwala Yojana)

• Electricity connection (Saubhagya Scheme)

• Drinking water (Jal Jeevan Mission)

•  Money is transferred directly to beneficiary’s bank account (DBT)

House Specifications

• Minimum house size: 25 sq. meters

• Pucca roof

• Kitchen space included

• Toilet mandatory

• Eco-friendly & disaster-resistant design

Documents Required 

• You need the following documents:

•  Aadhaar Card

•  Ration Card

•  Bank Passbook (linked with Aadhaar)

•  Mobile Number

•  Job Card (if available – MGNREGA)

•  Income Certificate (if asked)

•  Caste Certificate (SC/ST, if applicable)

•  Passport size photo

 How to Apply for PMAY-G (Step-by-Step)

 Important Note

1. There is NO direct online self-registration for PMAY-G like PMAY-Urban.
2. Application is done through Gram Panchayat / Local Authorities.

Step-by-Step Application Process

• Step 1: Visit Gram Panchayat Office

• Go to your Village Panchayat Office

• Ask for PMAY-G housing survey / beneficiary inclusion

• Step 2: Household Survey (SECC / Awas+)

• Officials will conduct or verify your details through:

• SECC 2011 data

• Awas+ Survey App

• Your house condition and family details are verified

• Step 3: Submit Documents

• Provide required documents (Aadhaar, bank details, etc.)

• Ensure bank account is Aadhaar-linked

• Step 4: Verification & Approval

• Gram Sabha verifies your eligibility

• List is approved at:

• Block level

• District level

• State level

• Step 5: Beneficiary Selection

• If approved, your name appears in PMAY-G beneficiary list

• You will receive SMS / Panchayat notification

• Step 6: Fund Release

• Funds released in installments:

• Foundation stage

• Wall level

• Roof completion

• Final completion

• Money goes directly to your bank account

How to Check PMAY-G Beneficiary Status

You can check status online:

• Visit PMAY-G official portal

• Select “Stakeholders → IAY / PMAY-G Beneficiary”

Enter:

• Registration Number or

• Aadhaar Number

Why PMAY-G Is Spcial 

Transparent beneficiary selection

• No middlemen

•  Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

•  Women ownership preferred

•  Geo-tagging of houses

•  Social audit through Gram Sabha

Avoid To Common Mistakes   

1.  Giving wrong bank details
2.  Aadhaar not linked with bank
3.  Assuming online self-apply is available
4.  Paying bribes (PMAY-G is 100% free)

What is AwaasSoft (NIC)?

• AwaasSoft is the official online monitoring system developed by NIC (National Informatics Centre) for PMAY-G.

It is used to:

• Track house construction

• Check beneficiary status

• View payment installments

• Download village/state reports

•  AwaasSoft is NOT for self-application

•  It is only for status checkin & reports

Important Links Explained

PMAY-G Main Website

 https://pmayg.nic.in

 (Official Government Portal)

 AwaasSoft Portal (for Reports & Data)

https://awaassoft.nic.in

 (Use for Reports / Lists / Status)

Beneficiary Status Page (AwaasSoft)

 https://awaassoft.nic.in/netiay/Benificiary.aspx

 (Direct link to enter your registration & check status)

Reports & Lists – AwaasSoft Reports Section

 https://rhreporting.nic.in/netiay/newreport.aspx

 (Where PMAY-G reports / beneficiary lists are published)

• Apply  -  Through Gram Panchayat only
• No direct online apply link exists for PMAY-G

How to Check Your PMAY-G Status

• Open PMAY-G portal (https://pmayg.nic.in)

• Go to AwaasSoft / Reports → this will take you to the report page (rhreporting.nic.in)

• Or go straight to Beneficiary status page aboe and enter your registration details to view your status.

 How to Check PMAY-G Beneficiary Status (Step by Step)

 Method 1: Using Registration Number

• Step 1:

• Open pmayg.nic.in

• Step 2:

• Click Stakeholders

• Step 3:

• Select IAY / PMAY-G Beneficiary

• Step 4:

• Enter your Registration Number

• Step 5:

• Click Submit

 You will see:

1. Beneficiary name
2. House status
3. Payment details
4. Construction stage

Method 2: Using Aadhaar Number

• Step 1:

• Go to pmayg.nic.in

• Step 2:

• Click Stakeholders

• Step 3:

• Select IAY / PMAY-G Beneficiary

• Step 4:

• Choose Search by Aadhaar

• Step 5:

• Enter Aadhaar Number & submit

•  Status details will appear on screen

 How to Check PMAY-G Status via AwaasSoft (NIC)

• Step-by-Step:

• Step 1:

• Open awaassoft.nic.in

• Step 2:

• Click Stakeholders

• Step 3:

• Select Beneficiary Details for Verification

• Step 4:

• Choose search option:

• Aadhaar Number OR

• Registration Number

• Step 5:

• Enter details and submit

 You can check:

1. House sanction status
2. Installment releas
3. Completion status
4. Geo-tag photos

How to View PMAY-G Beneficiary List (Village / State Wise)

Step-by-Step:

• Step 1:

• Visit awaassoft.nic.in

• Step 2:

• Click Reports

• Step 3:

• Select Beneficiary Details

• Step 4:

• Choose report type:

• Social Category Wise

• Village Wise

• Block Wise

• State Wise

• Step 5:

• Select:

• State

• District

• Block

• Panchayat

• Village

• Step 6:

• Click Submit

• Full beneficiary list will appear (download/print option available)

 How to Check Payment / Installment Status (DBT)

• Step-by-Step:

• Step 1:

• Open awaassoft.nic.in

• Step 2:

• Click Reports

• Step 3:

• Select Payment Reports

• Step 4:

• Choose:

• Installment wise payment

• FTO status

• Bank transfer status

• Step 5:

• Select location details & submit

You can see:

• Amount released

• Date

• Bank transfer status

 How to Check PMAY-G House Construction Progress

• Step-by-Step:

• Step 1:

• Go to awaassoft.nic.in

• Step 2:

• Click Reports

• Step 3:

• Select Physical Progress Report

• Step 4:

• Choose:

• Foundation

• Wall

• Roof

• Completed houses

• Step 5:

• Select area & submit

•  Geo-tagged house photos available

 How to Apply for PMAY-G (Official Process)

•  Online application is NOT allowed

• Correct Method:

• Step 1:

• Visit Gram Panchayat Office

• Step 2:

• Ask for PMAY-G Survey / Awas+ Inclusion

• Step 3:

• Provide documents:

• Aadhaar

• Ration Card

• Bank details

• Step 4:

• Verification by Gram Sabha

• Step 5:

• Name added to AwaasSoft system

• Only government officials can upload data

• Problems & Solutions

Problem Solution

• Name not found - Contact Panchayat

• Payment delayed - Check bank Aadhaar linking

• Wrong details  Apply for correction at Panchayat

• No registration number Ask local PMAY officer

Importen  And  Quick Summarry ;  

• PMAY-G is 100% free

• No agent or bribe required

•  Only NIC official portals are valid

•  Status updates may take time

• Apply: Gram Panchayat only

• Status Check: pmayg.nic.in

• Reports: awaassoft.nic.in

• Payments: DBT to bank

• Scheme Valid: Till 2028–29 

Conclusion ;

    Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) is a 100% government-supported rural housing scheme aimed at providing pucca houses to eligible poor families up to 2028–29. Application is done only through the Gram Panchayat; there is no direct online apply link.