Over 11.18 lakh permanent houses to be built in Bihar under PMAY-G, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the approval of over 11 lakh permanent houses for poor families in Bihar under the PMAY-G scheme. During the event, he also criticized the Congress party regarding the national song, Vande Mataram, while emphasizing the government's commitment to inclusive development.
Why it matters
Large-scale infrastructure and housing projects are central to the Indian government's poverty alleviation strategy and political outreach in key states like Bihar.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, participated in a programme regarding the ‘Grih Pravesh’ of 2.35 lakh houses completed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in the 2026-27 financial year on Thursday (August 20, 2026).
Mr. Chouhan made several important announcements for the State’s farmers, women and rural population, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s vision of inclusive development.
Announcing a housing package for Bihar, Mr. Chouhan said that 11,18,937 pucca houses had been approved for poor families in the state. An allocation of ₹13,427 crore has also been made, and the sanction letter was handed over to the Chief Minister.
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