The order was issued through a Government Resolution (GR) dated 12 February 2026 by the Housing Department. The release is part of the larger “Mother Sanction” approved by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, covering 41,030 SC beneficiaries statewide under SLS Code MH-688 (BLC vertical of PMAY-U 2.0).

Key Highlights of the GR

• Total beneficiaries covered in this tranche: 3,302 SC families.
• Financial breakdown:
  • Central share (60%): ₹1,981.20 lakh (₹19.812 crore)
  • State share (40%): ₹1,320.80 lakh (₹13.208 crore)
  • Grand total: ₹3,302 lakh (₹33.02 crore)
• Fund routing: Through SNA-SPARSH portal (Single Nodal Account – System for Public Assistance and Resource Sharing Hub).
• Accounting heads:
  • Central share → 22163571 (PMAY-U 2.0 BLC – Central 60% – SC Component)
  • State share → 22163582 (PMAY-U 2.0 BLC – State 40% – SC Component)
• Purpose: Financial assistance for construction of pucca (permanent) houses on beneficiaries’ own land (or pattas), primarily targeting Economically Weaker Section (EWS) families from SC communities in urban areas.

The GR instructs all implementing agencies — municipal corporations, municipalities, nagar panchayats, and other urban local bodies — to:

• Complete mapping and e-Hastakshar procedures on the SNAP portal.
• Ensure 100% utilization of funds for the intended purpose (house construction only).
• Strictly adhere to PMAY guidelines, geo-tagging, progress reporting, and finance department instructions.

District-Wise Distribution (Top Contributors)

The attached annexure lists beneficiaries across nearly all districts. Some of the highest allocations include:

• Hingoli Municipality → 274 units (₹164.40 lakh central + ₹109.60 lakh state)
• Purna Municipality (Parbhani) → 190 units (₹114.00 lakh central + ₹76.00 lakh state)
• Armori Municipality (Gadchiroli) → 69 units (₹41.40 lakh central + ₹27.60 lakh state)
• Amravati Municipal Corporation → 129 units (₹77.40 lakh central + ₹51.60 lakh state)
• Naigaon Town Panchayat (Nanded) → 123 units (₹73.80 lakh central + ₹49.20 lakh state)

Smaller allocations go to various town panchayats and municipalities, ensuring wide geographical coverage.

Background: PMAY-U 2.0 and SC Component

Launched in September 2024, PMAY-U 2.0 aims to provide affordable housing to urban poor and middle-income groups over five years (2024–2029). The Beneficiary-Led Construction (BLC) component provides direct assistance (up to ₹2.5 lakh per house in most cases) to eligible families who own land and wish to construct or enhance their own homes.

The SC component ensures targeted allocation under the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP), with funds drawn from special central and state provisions for social justice. The current release is the first major tranche under PMAY-U 2.0 for SC beneficiaries in Maharashtra following the central Mother Sanction for over 41,000 units.

Social Justice and Special Assistance Department concurrence (dated 11 February 2026) and Finance Department approval (dated 5 January 2026) paved the way for this disbursement.

Significance

This release is expected to accelerate house construction for SC families in urban Maharashtra, aligning with the state’s goal of making cities slum-free and providing dignified housing. Beneficiaries will receive funds directly via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) linked to Aadhaar and progress milestones.

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The directive, issued via a Government Resolution (GR) dated January 23, 2026, comes after the State Level Appraisal Committee (SLAC) flagged widespread inconsistencies in Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) and AHP-Public Private Partnership (AHP-PPP) projects during reviews in August and October 2025.

Builders had previously been able to secure additional FSI (which translates to more saleable area and higher profits) early in the process, often without confirmed buyers for the mandatory affordable EWS component. Many projects ended up with unsold or unallotted low-cost units, defeating the scheme’s purpose of providing homes to the urban poor.

Core Changes: No Benefits Without Proof of Demand

1. 25% Beneficiary Registration Now Mandatory for High-Priced EWS Units If the sale price of EWS dwellings exceeds the current Annual Statement of Rates (ASR / Ready Reckoner rates) by more than 20%, developers must:
   • Achieve registration (beneficiary attachment) for at least 25% of the EWS units before construction begins (in pure AHP projects) or before any PMAY-U 2.0 benefits are granted (in AHP-PPP projects).
   • Beneficiary attachment means identifying and formally registering eligible EWS families who have expressed intent to purchase, backed by necessary documentation. This ensures real demand exists and prevents builders from launching projects on paper alone.
   • In AHP-PPP cases (where private developers partner with the government), enhanced FSI, central assistance, or other incentives will be withheld until this 25% threshold is met. After registration, the updated proposal must be resubmitted to the State Level Project Management Unit (PMU) for verification and final approval. This is a game-changer: Extra FSI — often the biggest incentive for builders — is now conditional on proven buyer interest.
2. Built-up Area Capped at 1.4 Times Carpet Area To stop artificial inflation of unit sizes and prices, the government has mandated that the built-up area (super built-up/saleable area) of EWS units cannot exceed 1.4 times the carpet area (actual usable interior space). This rule applies across all AHP and AHP-PPP proposals and must be reflected in pricing calculations and annexures (5B, 5C, 5D). It directly tackles past practices where developers padded common areas to justify higher costs while still claiming “affordability.”
3. Compulsory NOCs with Every Proposal DPRs submitted without the following valid No Objection Certificates (NOCs) will no longer be processed:
   • Water supply NOC (from municipal corporation/council/Jal Jeevan Pradhikaran).
   • Sewerage/drainage NOC.
   • Electricity supply NOC (from MSEDCL or authorized provider). Earlier submissions often lacked these, leading to delays and compliance gaps.
4. Government Washes Hands of Unsold Units Post-completion, any unallotted or vacant EWS units become the sole responsibility of the developer/implementing agency. The state will assume no liability for them.

Why This Matters: Ending the “Paper Promise” Era

These guidelines mark a clear departure from lax enforcement. Builders can no longer treat PMAY-U 2.0 as a tool for quick extra development rights without delivering on affordability. By linking the most lucrative benefit (additional FSI) to real buyer registrations, the government is prioritizing demand-driven, transparent projects that genuinely serve EWS families.

All implementing agencies — municipal corporations, development authorities, and private partners — have been instructed to comply fully.

Industry observers say this could slow down some speculative projects but will ultimately lead to healthier, more sustainable affordable housing development in Maharashtra’s urban areas.

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The funds will directly benefit 33,403 eligible beneficiaries belonging to the General category (Other than SC/ST) across various municipal corporations, municipal councils, nagar panchayats, and gram panchayats in the state, enabling them to construct individual pucca (permanent) houses.

Key Details from the GR

The GR follows approvals issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India (vide orders dated 25 September 2025 and 18 December 2025), which granted Mother Sanction for 41,155 beneficiaries amounting to ₹246.93 crore central share under SLS Code MH-688 (BLC – Individual House Construction, General category).

After accounting for 125 duplicate/repeated entries, the final eligible beneficiaries stand at 41,030, with the adjusted central share of ₹246.18 crore.

The Maharashtra Government, in line with the scheme’s funding pattern (60% Centre + 40% State), has now approved release of the matching state share and partial disbursement to 33,403 beneficiaries (first tranche/phase).

Break-up of Funds Released:

• Central Share (60%): ₹200.418 crore
• State Share (40%): ₹133.612 crore
• Total: ₹334.03 crore (Rupees Three Hundred Thirty-Four Crore and Three Lakh only)

Accounting Heads:

• Central share: 2216 – Housing → 22163428 (PMAY-U 2.0 – Individual House Construction – Centre Share 60%)
• State share: 2216 – Housing → 22163437 (PMAY-U 2.0 – Individual House Construction – State Share 40%)

Disbursement Mechanism

Funds will be transferred through the SNA-SPARSH system (Single Nodal Account – System for Public Financial Management and Accountability) directly to beneficiaries or implementing agencies.

All implementing agencies (Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats, etc.) have been directed to:

• Complete 4-SLS Code mapping and e-Hastakshar procedure on the SNAP portal
• Ensure funds are used exclusively for house construction/enhancement
• Strictly follow financial guidelines, audit norms, and Finance Department instructions

New accounting heads were created via supplementary demands in the Winter Session 2025, and re-appropriation was approved as per Finance Department communication dated 05 January 2026.

District-wise & Town-wise Beneficiary Distribution

The GR includes a detailed annexure listing 33,403 beneficiaries across 337 urban/semi-urban local bodies. Some highlights from the list (figures in beneficiaries and amount in lakh):

• Highest beneficiaries:
  • Hingoli Municipality – 965
  • Bid Municipality – 729
  • Purna Municipality (Parbhani) – 676
  • Jafrabad Nagar Panchayat (Jalna) – 975 (noted in full list)
• Examples:
  • Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) district towns: Multiple municipalities with 20–150 beneficiaries each
  • Amravati: Achalpur (644), Anjangaon (306)
  • Gadchiroli: Armori (545), Desaiganj (309)
  • Washim: Karanja (283)
  • Yavatmal: Darwha (362), Yavatmal (317)

(Full list covers all districts including Akola, Aurangabad, Bhandara, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gondia, Jalgaon, Jalna, Kolhapur, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Nandurbar, Nashik, Osmanabad, Parbhani, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurg, Solapur, Wardha, Washim, and Yavatmal.)

Significance of the Move

PMAY-U 2.0, launched in 2024–25 for the next five years, aims to provide pucca houses with basic amenities to all eligible urban poor families who do not own a house. The BLC component allows beneficiaries to construct or enhance their own homes on their land with central and state assistance (typically ₹1.5–2.5 lakh per unit, depending on location and norms).

This first major fund release under PMAY-U 2.0 in Maharashtra is expected to accelerate house construction in smaller towns and municipal areas, benefiting economically weaker sections in the General category.

The GR is digitally signed and available on the official website www.maharashtra.gov.in with unique code 202601131827022309.

Beneficiaries are advised to contact their local Municipal Council/Nagar Panchayat or Urban Development Authority for verification, geo-tagging, and further process.

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