Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has scripted history by delivering homes to 62 lakh people – the highest number ever since 1947. This unprecedented feat under his administration’s housing drive has been hailed as a game-changer in addressing India’s housing crisis.
Speaking at a grand inauguration ceremony, Yogi emphasized the double-engine government’s synergy between state and center. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana has been the backbone, with UP leading in both rural and urban housing completions. ‘From mud huts to pucca homes, we’ve turned aspirations into reality for 6.2 million families,’ he declared.
Breakdown of the achievement shows 40 lakh rural houses under PMAY-Gramin and 22 lakh urban units, all equipped with basic amenities like toilets, electricity, and water connections. The program’s success stems from rigorous beneficiary verification via Aadhaar linkage and real-time progress tracking through a dedicated portal.
The CM credited the hard work of district administrations, engineers, and contractors who worked against odds including monsoons and supply chain issues. Special focus was given to women-headed households and landless laborers, ensuring equitable distribution.
Economically, the project generated thousands of jobs, stimulated cement and steel industries, and empowered local artisans. Socially, it has curbed migration to cities by improving village infrastructure.
Nationally, this positions UP as a model state, with Union Ministers applauding the pace. Future phases aim for another 20 lakh homes, integrating smart village concepts.
Critics who once doubted the timelines now acknowledge the transformative impact. For the beneficiaries, it’s a new dawn – stories of families moving from thatched roofs to concrete homes flood social media, symbolizing hope and progress under Yogi’s leadership.