Odisha to provide additional 2.91 lakh houses for poor in the State
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the construction of 2.91 lakh additional houses under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana. The state is reallocating funds from a repair budget to new construction to meet housing goals ahead of upcoming elections.
Why it matters
The decision reflects the intersection of welfare policy and electoral strategy, as the state government aims to address housing shortages for vulnerable populations.
Odisha to provide additional 2.91 lakh houses for poor in the State The State will mobilise resources from Rs. 3500 crore-fund earlier earmarked for repair component BHUBANESWAR With Odisha readying for panchayat and municipal elections next year, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday (October 15, 2026) announced construction of additional 2,91,666 houses under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana by increasing the tenure of the scheme by two years, from 2027 to 2029. The objective of providing additional 2.91 lakh houses under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana is to provide housing for everyone in the State, said Mr. Majhi. “The total project outlay of ₹7,550 crore for the scheme will remain unchanged. However, it has been decided to allocate ₹3,500 crore from the repair component of the project towards the construction of new houses,” said a statement issued by Chief Minister’s Office.
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