Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana
The "Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana" by the Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand, provides financial assistance in three installments for housing construction to Scheduled Tribes, along with a ₹500 incentive for monitoring agencies for timely completion.
About the Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana Scheme
The "Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana" was launched by the Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority & Backward Class Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, and aims to provide durable housing for the economically weaker Scheduled Tribes (ST) with a focus on timely construction, monitoring, and quality management. Under this scheme, financial assistance is disbursed in three installments to beneficiaries, with an additional ₹500/- incentive per unit provided to Panchayat Volunteers or Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for overseeing construction milestones.
Benefits
> Financial Support: Beneficiaries receive ₹1,31,500/- for constructing houses under the scheme:
- First Installment: ₹40,000/- upon approval of the house.
- Second Installment: ₹75,000/- after window sealing.
- Third Installment: ₹16,500/- upon completing the house, including painting.
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> Incentives for Monitoring: Panchayat Volunteers or SHGs receive ₹500 per house in phases:
- ₹100/- after plinth completion.
- ₹100/- after lintel level completion.
- ₹100/- after roofing completion.
- ₹200/- after full house completion.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community in Jharkhand.
- The applicant must fall under the economically weaker section.
- Only individuals residing in rural areas are eligible.
How to Apply for Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Panchayat office or designated Welfare Department office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Panchayat office or designated Welfare Department office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana scheme?
The "Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana" was launched by the Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority & Backward Class Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, and aims to provide durable housing for the economically weaker Scheduled Tribes (ST) with a focus on time…
Who is eligible for Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana?
The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community in Jharkhand. The applicant must fall under the economically weaker section. Only individuals residing in rural areas are eligible.
What benefits does Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana provide?
Financial Support: Beneficiaries receive ₹1,31,500/- for constructing houses under the scheme: First Installment: ₹40,000/- upon approval of the house. Second Installment: ₹75,000/- after window sealing. Third Installment: ₹16,500/- upon completing the house, including painting. <br Incentives for…
How can I apply for Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana?
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Panchayat office or designated Welfare Department office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications. Step 2: In the…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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