{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Assam Secures 3.8 Lakh PMAY Houses as Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Hands Over Rs 5,000 Crore Project Approval",
  "summary": "Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over official approval documents for 3.8 lakh PMAY homes worth nearly Rs 5,000 crore to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, alongside Rs 139 crore for agricultural development.",
  "content": "The central government has approved the construction of 3.8 lakh new permanent houses in Assam under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), representing a total investment of nearly Rs 5,000 crore. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma finalized the housing deal during a meeting on Tuesday in New Delhi with Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who formally presented the sanctioned approval documents to the state leadership.\n\nAssistance for Flood-Affected Families and Tea Garden Regions\nDuring their high-level discussions, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured the Assam Chief Minister that the Centre will allocate supplementary PMAY housing aid specifically for families devastated by the state's recent severe floods. This dedicated funding is intended to accelerate home reconstruction and quickly restore shelter for displaced citizens. Furthermore, the central government pledged targeted housing support for communities residing in Assam's extensive tea garden belts, addressing essential shelter requirements for plantation workers.\n\n \n\nRs 139 Crore Allocation for Agricultural Development\nIn addition to the housing expansion, Chief Minister Sarma received a formal sanction letter allocating Rs 139 crore to Assam under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). These agricultural grants are earmarked to strengthen state farming investments, upgrade rural infrastructure, and promote eco-friendly, sustainable farming methods across districts. Expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of Assam, Sarma wrote on X appreciating the Union Minister for his prompt decisions and continuous backing during disaster recovery operations.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: Infrastructure and rural development initiatives under PMAY and RKVY continue to strengthen housing security and agricultural investments across northeastern states.\n• In Assam: Nearly 3.8 lakh families will receive permanent housing, flood-hit residents will gain swift reconstruction aid, and plantation workers in tea garden areas will benefit from targeted housing support.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How many new homes have been sanctioned for Assam under PMAY?\nThe central government has approved the construction of 3.8 lakh new houses in Assam under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.\n\n2. What is the total investment involved in the approved housing package?\nThe total investment for the 3.8 lakh new housing units stands at nearly Rs 5,000 crore.\n\n3. What specific aid is planned for flood-affected families in Assam?\nThe Centre has assured additional PMAY housing assistance to help residents impacted by recent floods reconstruct their damaged homes quickly.\n\n4. How much financial support was granted to Assam for agriculture?\nAssam was awarded a sanction letter of Rs 139 crore under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) to promote sustainable farming and agricultural investments.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/assam/assam-men-3-8-lakha-nae-ghara-banaegi-sarakara-shivraj-singh-chouhan-ne-himanta-biswa-sarma-ko-saunpi-5000-karora-ki-yojana-22230",
  "category": "Assam",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-26",
  "tags": [
    "Assam",
    "Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana",
    "Shivraj Singh Chouhan",
    "Himanta Biswa Sarma",
    "PMAY",
    "Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}