Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) — also searched as PM Awas Yojana Gramin, PM Gramin Awas Yojana, or प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना ग्रामीण — is a Central Government rural housing programme implemented in Uttar Pradesh through the state’s Rural Development and Panchayati Raj machinery.
The scheme aims to provide pucca houses with basic amenities to eligible rural households identified through SECC 2011 data and updated Awaas+ surveys. Financial assistance is transferred electronically to beneficiary bank accounts through the AwaasSoft e-governance platform.
This guide focuses on the UP implementation and user journey: eligibility, assistance amount, how to check the PM Awas Yojana Gramin list, beneficiary status, Awaas+ process, installment payments, and official portals — based on Government of India and Ministry of Rural Development sources.
PMAY-G is not a scheme where anyone can simply fill an online form and automatically receive a house. Beneficiaries are identified through prescribed lists, prioritization, Gram Sabha verification, and sanction processes. Be cautious of unofficial websites promising guaranteed PMAY-G approval.
📋 Scheme Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) |
| Full Form | Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin |
| Local Name | प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना ग्रामीण |
| Administering Ministry | Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India |
| UP Implementation | Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Department, UP |
| Scheme Type | Central Government scheme (state-implemented) |
| Target | Eligible rural households without adequate housing |
| Unit Assistance (UP / Plain Areas) | ₹1.20 lakh per house |
| Toilet Assistance (SBM-G) | ₹12,000 (through convergence) |
| Current Phase | Extended through FY 2028-29 (2 crore additional houses) |
| Official Portal | pmayg.dord.gov.in |
| AwaasSoft Platform | awaassoft.pmayg.dord.gov.in |
💰 Financial Assistance & Benefits
Housing Assistance Amount
For Uttar Pradesh (classified as a plain area), PMAY-G provides ₹1.20 lakh per housing unit for construction of a permanent house meeting prescribed technical specifications.
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Unit Assistance | ₹1.20 lakh | Plain areas including UP |
| Toilet (SBM-G convergence) | ₹12,000 | Through Swachh Bharat Mission–Gramin |
| MGNREGS Wage Support | Up to 90–95 days | Unskilled labour wages for beneficiary’s own work, as per convergence norms |
| NE/Hilly Areas | ₹1.30 lakh | Not applicable to UP plain districts |
Installment Payment Structure
Assistance is released in instalments linked to construction stages, verified through geo-tagged photographs uploaded in AwaasSoft:
- First instalment — upon sanction and start of construction
- Second instalment — after reaching plinth/lintel level
- Final instalment — upon house completion and final geo-tag verification
Payments are made via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary’s bank or post-office account through AwaasSoft/PFMS.
🔍 Eligibility Criteria
PMAY-G targets rural households facing housing deprivation. Eligibility is determined through objective parameters — not through open self-application alone.
Who Can Be Considered Eligible?
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Houseless households | Families with no shelter |
| Kutcha housing | Living in 0, 1, or 2-room houses with kutcha walls and/or kutcha roof |
| Dilapidated housing | Houses needing major reconstruction |
| SECC 2011 / Awaas+ listed | Households appearing in the priority database |
Identification Process
- SECC 2011 — Primary baseline database for rural households
- Awaas+ Survey — Identifies additional eligible households missed in SECC
- Awaas+ 2026 — Updated survey with modified exclusion criteria (Cabinet approved)
- System-generated priority list — Based on deprivation parameters
- Gram Sabha verification — Local validation of eligibility
- Block/District approval — Final sanction through AwaasSoft
Exclusion Criteria
Households are excluded if they meet any of the prescribed exclusion parameters, such as:
- Owning a pucca house
- Government employee in the household (as per scheme norms)
- Owning certain assets (motorized vehicle, Kisan Credit Card with high limit, etc.)
- Income tax payers
- Other criteria as notified in current PMAY-G guidelines
The Gram Sabha plays a critical role in verifying whether listed households genuinely meet deprivation criteria. If you believe you are eligible but excluded, raise the matter in the Gram Sabha and follow the appellate process at block level.
📄 Documents & Details Required
| Document / Detail | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Identity verification |
| Bank / Post-office Account | DBT payment |
| SECC/Awaas+ Registration | Beneficiary identification |
| Ration Card / Voter ID | Supporting identity and residence proof |
| Mobile Number | Communication and geo-tagging |
| Land Ownership / Consent | Where applicable for house site |
Specific document requirements are handled during the Gram Panchayat verification and sanction process in AwaasSoft — there is no standalone public “apply with documents” form like a typical welfare pension scheme.
🔍 How to Check PM Awas Yojana Gramin List 2026
The most searched need around PMAY-G is checking whether your name appears on the beneficiary list. Here is the official process:
Method 1: Gram Panchayat-Wise Beneficiary List
- Visit the PMAY-G reporting portal: report.pmayg.dord.gov.in
- Navigate to AwaasSoft → Reports → Social Audit Reports
- Click “Beneficiary Details for Verification”
- Select State: Uttar Pradesh, then your District, Block, and Gram Panchayat
- Select the relevant financial year (e.g., 2026-27)
- Click Submit to view the list
- Download in Excel or PDF format if needed
Method 2: Direct Beneficiary Search (Registration Number)
If you have your PMAY-G registration number:
- Open awaassoft.pmayg.dord.gov.in/netiay/Benificiary.aspx
- Enter your Registration Number or Beneficiary ID
- View detailed record: name, sanction number, sanctioned amount, instalments paid, amount released, and house status
What the List Shows
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Registration Number | Your unique PMAY-G ID |
| Beneficiary Name | Name of the household head |
| Sanction Number | Official sanction order reference |
| Sanctioned Amount | Total assistance approved (₹1.20 lakh for UP) |
| Installment Paid | Number of instalments released |
| Amount Released | Total amount credited so far |
| House Status | Construction stage (sanctioned / under construction / completed) |
🔍 How to Check PMAY-G Status
Beyond the beneficiary list, you can track construction and payment progress:
- Use the AwaasSoft beneficiary search with your registration number
- Check instalment-wise payment status and geo-tagged construction photographs
- Verify DBT credits in your bank passbook against PFMS records
- Contact your Gram Panchayat or Block Development Officer for local-level status
Understanding Different List Types
| List Type | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Priority List | Households identified as eligible based on deprivation parameters |
| Permanent Wait List (PWL) | Eligible households waiting for sanction when targets are exhausted |
| Sanctioned Beneficiary List | Households approved and receiving instalments |
| Completed Houses | Houses verified as complete through geo-tagging |
⚙️ Application & Selection Process
Is Direct Online Application Available?
No. Unlike pension schemes, PMAY-G does not offer a simple “apply online” form for the general public. The process works as follows:
- Household identification through SECC 2011 and Awaas+ surveys
- Priority list generation in AwaasSoft based on deprivation scoring
- Gram Sabha verification at the village level
- Block/District-level review and approval
- Sanction through AwaasSoft with registration number assignment
- Construction with geo-tagged stage photographs
- Instalment-linked DBT payments upon stage verification
What Is Awaas+?
Awaas+ is a survey to identify eligible rural households not covered under SECC 2011. The Government of India has approved updating the Awaas+ list using modified exclusion criteria to ensure genuinely needy families are included.
- If your household was missed in SECC 2011, ensure participation in the latest Awaas+ survey conducted by your Gram Panchayat.
- Contact your Gram Panchayat Secretary or BDO for survey schedule and inclusion.
What If Your Name Is Missing?
- Verify whether your household was covered in SECC 2011 or the latest Awaas+ survey
- Raise the issue in the Gram Sabha meeting
- Submit a grievance to the Block Development Officer
- Follow the appellate process at block and district level as per PMAY-G guidelines
- Check the Permanent Wait List — you may be eligible but awaiting sanction
🏠 PMAY-G in Uttar Pradesh
PMAY-G is implemented across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh through the state’s rural local governance structure.
UP Implementation Structure
| Level | Role |
|---|---|
| State Level | Policy implementation, monitoring, fund flow coordination |
| District Level | District Programme Coordinator, district-level sanction oversight |
| Block Level | Block Development Officer (BDO) — beneficiary registration, verification, grievance redressal |
| Gram Panchayat | Local identification support, Gram Sabha verification, construction monitoring |
| Gram Sabha | Community verification of beneficiary eligibility |
How UP Residents Can Find Their Information
- Check the gram panchayat-wise beneficiary list on the official PMAY-G portal (select Uttar Pradesh)
- Visit your Gram Panchayat office with Aadhaar and ask for PMAY-G status
- Contact the Block Development Officer for sanction and payment grievances
- Use your PMAY-G registration number (if sanctioned) on AwaasSoft for direct status lookup
All districts of Uttar Pradesh fall under the ₹1.20 lakh plain-area assistance slab. The ₹1.30 lakh rate applies only to specified North-Eastern and hilly/IAP districts — not to UP.
⚠️ Common Problems & Solutions
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Name not on list | Not in SECC/Awaas+ database | Ensure Awaas+ survey inclusion; raise in Gram Sabha |
| Sanctioned but no payment | Construction not started or geo-tag pending | Begin construction; upload stage photos via functionary |
| Partial instalment received | Next construction stage not verified | Complete plinth/lintel/roof stages; contact Gram Panchayat |
| Wrong bank account | Incorrect details at sanction | Submit correction through BDO/AwaasSoft |
| Excluded despite being poor | Met an exclusion parameter | File appeal at block level with supporting documents |
| Fake ‘apply online’ websites | Third-party scam portals | Use only pmayg.dord.gov.in and awaassoft.pmayg.dord.gov.in |
📞 Official Portals & Contacts
| Resource | URL / Details |
|---|---|
| PMAY-G Official Portal | pmayg.dord.gov.in |
| AwaasSoft Beneficiary Search | awaassoft.pmayg.dord.gov.in/netiay/Benificiary.aspx |
| PMAY-G Reports / List | report.pmayg.dord.gov.in |
| Ministry | Ministry of Rural Development, GoI |
| UP Grievance | Block Development Officer / District Rural Development Agency |
| Scheme Guidelines | rural.gov.in |
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Assistance amounts, eligibility criteria, beneficiary selection processes, and portal URLs are based on official Government of India and Ministry of Rural Development information. Scheme rules may be updated through government notifications. Always verify the latest details on pmayg.dord.gov.in before relying on any information. DesiSalary is an informational guide — not an official government website. PMAY-G is a Central Government scheme; this page covers the UP implementation perspective.