Bihar’s Vas Sthal Kray Sahayata scheme: Rs 60,000 aid for landless families; key provisions explained

The Bihar government has a scheme that can provide financial assistance of Rs 60,000 to landless and houseless families for purchasing residential plots. The Mukhyamantri Vas Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana is implemented by the Rural Development Department and is aimed at eligible beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) who do not have land to build a house.Scheme to help landless familiesUnder the scheme, eligible beneficiaries can receive Rs 60,000 directly into their bank accounts to help purchase residential land. The assistance is meant for families living in villages where government land is not available for allotment for housing.The scheme addresses a key hurdle faced by landless PMAY-G beneficiaries. While rural housing assistance can support construction of a house, families without a residential plot may not be able to use that support.