Pucca Ghar Yojana (Mining) is an initiative by the Government of Odisha aimed at improving the living conditions of households in mining-affected blocks of nine mineral-bearing districts. The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible households to convert kutcha houses into pucca houses capable of withstanding climatic conditions and wear and tear.
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Objectives
- To provide pucca houses to all eligible households in mining-affected areas.
- To cover all kutcha households in a saturation mode in specified blocks.
Definitions
- Pucca House:
- Constructed with durable materials like fly ash bricks, burnt bricks, stones, cement concrete, etc.
- Roof materials include RCC, tiles, GCI sheets, or other approved materials.
- Expected lifetime: Minimum 30 years.
- Kutcha House:
- Made of non-durable materials such as unburnt bricks, bamboo, mud, grass, etc.
- Unable to withstand normal wear and tear due to climatic conditions.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- ₹1,20,000 for non-IAP districts.
- ₹1,30,000 for IAP districts.
- Additional Support:
- Wage component under MGNREGS:
- 90 person days in non-IAP districts.
- 95 person days in IAP districts.
- ₹12,000 for IHHL (Individual Household Latrine).
- Convergence benefits:
- Potable water supply.
- Electrification under DDU GJY/BGJY.
- Land development wages under MGNREGS.
- Social security under AABY/RSBY.
- Wage component under MGNREGS:
- Early Completion Incentives:
- ₹20,000 for completing the house within 4 months.
- ₹10,000 for completing the house within 6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Target Areas:
- 36 blocks in nine mining-affected districts: Angul, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Koraput, Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, and Rayagada.
- Household Type:
- Kutcha households without a sanctioned house under any previous housing scheme.
- Exclusions:
- Households with existing pucca houses.
- Beneficiaries of previous rural housing schemes.
Application Process
Online Registration
- Visit the Rural Housing Odisha Portal.
- Click on “Registration” and fill in the required details in the Beneficiary Registration Form.
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and submit the form.
Selection Process
- Survey and Verification:
- Block Development Officers (BDOs) conduct field surveys to identify eligible households.
- The list is verified against previous housing scheme beneficiaries and SECC 2011 data.
- Sanctioning:
- BDOs submit verified lists to the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) and the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water (PR&DW) Department.
- Sanction orders are issued to eligible beneficiaries.
- Work Orders:
- Beneficiaries receive work orders after submitting required documents like RoR, Aadhaar, and bank details.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size photograph
- Ration Card
- Residence Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Proof of Age
- Bank Account Details
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is Pucca Ghar Yojana (Mining)?
A scheme providing financial assistance to convert kutcha houses into pucca houses in mining-affected areas of Odisha. - Who is eligible?
Households residing in designated mining-affected blocks without a pucca house or previous housing assistance. - How can I apply?
Through the Rural Housing Odisha Portal or by contacting local Block Development Officers. - What documents are required?
Aadhaar, Ration Card, Bank Details, Residence Proof, Income Proof, and Passport-size Photograph. - What are the incentives for early completion?
- ₹20,000 for completing construction within 4 months.
- ₹10,000 for completing construction within 6 months.
- Can the scheme be availed multiple times?
No, the scheme is limited to one-time assistance per household.
Sources and References
- Rural Housing Odisha Portal
- Guidelines and Amendments