The dream of owning a permanent home is one that millions of Indians cherish. To turn this dream into reality for low-income families, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has emerged as a transformative scheme. In a major relief to those who haven't yet applied, the government has extended the application deadline. Now eligible citizens have time until December 30, 2025, to avail the benefits of this flagship housing initiative.

✅ What is the PM Awas Yojana?

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a central government scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to the economically weaker sections (EWS), low-income groups (LIG), and rural poor to help them build or buy pucca houses. Since its launch, it has helped crores of Indians move into their own homes.

There are two components:

• PMAY-Urban (PMAY-U): For people living in urban areas.

• PMAY-Gramin (PMAY-G): For eligible beneficiaries in rural regions.

📅 New Deadline: Apply by December 30, 2025

Earlier, the last date to apply under PMAY was May 15, 2025, but responding to public demand and ongoing need, the government has extended the deadline to December 30, 2025.

This extension gives more time for:

• Families without a pucca house

• Eligible BPL (Below Poverty Line) individuals

• Homeless citizens or those living in kutcha homes

👥 Who is Eligible for PMAY?

To apply under the PMAY-G (rural version), you must:

• Not own a pucca house.

• Belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

• Be listed in the SECC data (Socio-Economic Caste Census).

• Fall under vulnerable sections such as SC/ST, minorities, widows, destitute, tribal groups, or former bonded laborers.

Documents Required:

• Aadhaar Card

• MGNREGA Job Card

• Bank account details

• Affidavit declaring no ownership of a pucca house

📝 How to Apply for PMAY-Gramin

Here’s a step-by-step guide for rural applicants:

1. Visit the official PMAY-G website: https://pmayg.nic.in

2. Enter your name and personal details.

3. Click on ‘Search’ to check if your name is in the eligible list.

4. If listed, click on ‘Select to Register’.

5. Fill in the required details including bank account information.

6. Upload the necessary documents such as Aadhaar and affidavit.

7. Submit the form, after which verification will be conducted by local authorities.

💡 Why This Matters

This extension is a golden opportunity for low-income families who couldn’t apply earlier due to lack of awareness or documentation. With an extended deadline and a simplified online process, it’s now easier than ever to benefit from this scheme.

So far, crores of beneficiaries have received pucca homes under PMAY, drastically improving their living standards and financial security.

Conclusion:

If you or someone you know still doesn’t have a permanent house, now is the time to apply under the PM Awas Yojana.