Most Recent Housing Initiative: Abua Awas Yojana (AAY)
The Abua Awas Yojana (AAY) is one of the most ambitious housing projects launched by the Government of Jharkhand to provide permanent homes to the needy and homeless families across the state. With a total investment of around ?16,320 crore, the project aims to construct nearly 8 lakh houses by the year 2026.
Under this initiative, beneficiaries will receive three-room permanent houses with...
Most Recent Housing Initiative: Abua Awas Yojana (AAY)
The Abua Awas Yojana (AAY) is one of the most ambitious housing projects launched by the Government of Jharkhand to provide permanent homes to the needy and homeless families across the state. With a total investment of around ?16,320 crore, the project aims to construct nearly 8 lakh houses by the year 2026.
Under this initiative, beneficiaries will receive three-room permanent houses with a kitchen and bathroom, covering approximately 31 square meters. The scheme focuses on uplifting economically weaker sections, particularly PVTGs (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups), bonded labourers, and families living in kutcha houses.
The rollout is planned in phases — about 2 lakh houses in 2023-24, 3.5 lakh in 2024-25, and the remaining 2.5 lakh in 2025-26. Apart from housing construction, the scheme also links beneficiaries with MGNREGA employment opportunities and ensures basic amenities such as electricity, water supply, and sanitation facilities.
Key Highlights:
• Scheme Name: Abua Awas Yojana (AAY)
• Target: 8 lakh permanent houses
• Total Budget: Rs. 16,320 crore
• Implementation Period: 2023–2026
• Beneficiaries: Homeless, PVTGs, and economically weaker families
• House Size: Around 31 sq. m with three rooms, kitchen, and bathroom
• Support: Linked with MGNREGA and other welfare schemes
About Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA)
The Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA) is a government body responsible for promoting industrial growth and infrastructure development across the state. Established to attract investment and create employment opportunities, JIADA manages industrial areas, allocates land to industries, and provides facilities like roads, water, and electricity to promote industrial expansion in Jharkhand.
Vision and Objectives
JIADA’s vision is to foster sustainable industrial development that contributes to Jharkhand’s economic progress. Its objectives include:
• Encouraging industrialization through planned infrastructure.
• Promoting employment generation and entrepreneurship.
• Ensuring balanced regional development across industrial zones.
• Enhancing ease of doing business and supporting government investment policies.
Conclusion
While JIADA primarily focuses on industrial development rather than residential housing, the Abua Awas Yojana reflects the Jharkhand government’s commitment to providing dignified living spaces for all. Together, initiatives like these contribute to the state’s broader vision of economic growth, improved living standards, and sustainable urban development.
