About this housing scheme
Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 1,30,000/- is provided for constructing houses in hilly areas and Rs. 1,20,000/- for plain areas to homeless Scheduled Caste families who are below the poverty line (BPL) or fall within a defined income limit.
The scheme 'Atal Awas Yojana' has been implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, to provide financial assistance for the construction of houses in both hilly and plain areas of the state. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to homeless Scheduled Caste families who are below the poverty line (BPL) or fall within a defined income limit for constructing a house. The beneficiaries should not own any house and should possess their own land within the state.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Atal Awas Yojana – Uttarakhand (AAYU) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department Of Social Welfare |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Housing |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Family |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 48,000 per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🏷️SC
- 🏘️Rural
- 💰Income Rs. 48,000 tak
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Financial Assistance
- Rs. 1,30,000/- for hilly areas
- Rs. 1,20,000/- for plain areas
Note: The amount is disbursed in 3 installments to construct a house.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a native of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant should belong to a Scheduled Caste family.
- The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category or have an annual income not exceeding Rs. 48,000/-.
- The applicant should not have their own house.
- The applicant should have their own land for constructing a house.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- Every year, targets are assigned to the districts. The districts allocate targets to the development blocks on the basis of population. Applications are received at the development block level.
- It is mandatory to attach the caste certificate, income certificate, photograph, Aadhaar card, CBS Aadhaar-seeded/linked bank account details, and property documents with the application.
- The application forms are verified by the Village Development Officer/Gram Panchayat Development Officer, after which a priority list is prepared at the block development level. From the applications received, eligible beneficiaries are selected by a committee comprising the Chief Development Officer, Block Development Officer, and District Social Welfare Officer. Thereafter, the District Social Welfare Officer initiates the process of fund allocation as per the committee’s recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
What benefit does the scheme offer?
Financial assistance of Rs. 1,20,000 (Plain areas) to Rs. 1,30,000 (Hilly areas) for house construction.
Who can apply for this scheme?
Scheduled Caste families with an income below Rs. 48,000 and who do not own a pucca house.
How is the amount disbursed?
In 3 installments, through DBT into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Is there any income limit?
Yes, annual income should not exceed Rs. 48,000.
Is this scheme available in urban areas?
No, it primarily targets rural Scheduled Caste families.
How long does it take to get the funds?
After verification and approval, installments are disbursed as construction progresses.
Where can I apply for the scheme?
At your local Block Development Office.
What documents are needed?
Caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhar card, land papers, photo, and bank details.
How are applicants selected?
A district-level committee selects beneficiaries from verified applications.
Whom to contact for assistance?
Contact the Village Development Officer or the Block Development Officer in your area.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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