Samagra Awas-Convergence under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) is a comprehensive and ambitious initiative aimed at addressing the housing needs of rural households in India. The campaign seeks to go beyond the already impressive goal of sanctioning 2.50 Crore PMAY-G houses and aims to ensure an additional sanction of 45 lakh houses. This means that a total of 2.95 Crore houses will be sanctioned to provide adequate housing for rural families in need.
The key focus of Samagra Awas-Convergence is not only limited to housing but also extends to ensuring the holistic development of rural households. One of the significant aspects of this campaign is the convergence of various other welfare schemes to maximize the benefits for the beneficiaries.
Under this convergence approach, the Government intends to coordinate efforts with schemes providing essential amenities such as electricity, LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections, water connections, and toilets. The ultimate goal is to achieve the saturation of these benefits in all PMAY-G houses. By integrating these services, the Government aims to improve the overall living conditions of rural households, uplift their quality of life, and promote inclusive and sustainable development.
Through Samagra Awas-Convergence, the Government is making a concerted effort to not only provide housing but also create a supportive environment that enhances the well-being and dignity of rural families. This approach recognizes that access to housing is just one piece of the puzzle, and access to basic amenities is equally vital to improving the lives of those residing in these houses.
By combining resources and efforts across different schemes, the Government can efficiently utilize available resources and optimize the impact of its welfare programs. This integrated approach also helps in reducing duplication and ensures better targeting of beneficiaries, making it a more efficient and effective method of delivering welfare benefits.