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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.

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About This 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

₹1.3 L

Financial Support: Beneficiaries receive ₹1,31,500/- for constructing houses under the scheme:
  1. First Installment: ₹40,000/- upon approval of the house.
  2. Second Installment: ₹75,000/- after window sealing.
  3. Third Installment: ₹16,500/- upon completing the house, including painting.
Incentives for Monitoring: Panchayat Volunteers or SHGs receive ₹500 per house in phases:
  1. ₹100/- after plinth completion.
  2. ₹100/- after lintel level completion.
  3. ₹100/- after roofing completion.
  4. ₹200/- after full house completion.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
  • •

    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.

Required Documents

  • ✦
    Aadhaar Card.
  • ✦
    Proof of Residence.
  • ✦
    Caste Certificate (issued by a competent authority).
  • ✦
    Bank Passbook.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

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).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.3 L

Available In

Jharkhand

Categories

Housing & Shelter

Data Sources