Housing Scheme Shows Poor Progress With Just 3% Target Achievement

Only 510 Houses Built Out of 17,199 Target Across Jharkhand

Key Points:

• State completes mere 2.97% of approved tribal housing projects
• Five districts report zero house completion in nine months
• Only 210 beneficiaries receive final payment installment

RANCHI – Pradhan Mantri Janman Awas Yojana faces significant delays with minimal construction progress across Jharkhand.

Fund allocation began nine months ago. However, construction lags in most districts.

Sahebganj leads with 106 completed houses. Meanwhile, several districts report zero completions.

Implementation Challenges

BDO offices show inadequate monitoring efforts. “Simple nature of tribes creates vulnerability,” noted a senior official.

The scheme provides Rs 2 lakh per house. However, disbursement faces multiple hurdles.

Financial Distribution

First installments reached 14,330 beneficiaries. Meanwhile, final payments remain largely pending.

The scheme offers staged funding release. However, construction progress determines payment schedule.

Administrative Action

MNREGA Commissioner demands immediate improvements. Meanwhile, DCs receive strict monitoring instructions.

The administration seeks additional funding. However, current year’s targets need urgent attention.