Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as the top-performing state in the country for completing houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0), consistently ranking number one since March 2025, officials confirmed.
Steady Progress Since Launch
Since the launch of PMAY-U 2.0 in September 2024, Odisha has demonstrated steady progress in providing affordable housing to urban beneficiaries. From March 2025 to March 2026, the state maintained the highest house completion rate among all states.
Sanctions and Construction Status
Official data reveals that a total of 24,625 houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-U 2.0 in Odisha so far. Among these, 23,464 proposed sites have already been geo-tagged. Foundation work has commenced for 3,134 houses, while 2,008 houses were completed as of May 5. The remaining houses are at various stages of construction.
Reasons for Success
The Housing and Urban Development Department attributed this performance to close coordination with urban local bodies and faster execution at the ground level. Officials expressed confidence that the remaining targets would be achieved within the stipulated timeline.
Minister’s Directive
Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the Housing and Urban Development Minister, directed officials to further expedite construction works. He asked them to complete the remaining houses ahead of schedule, emphasizing the need for timely execution, adherence to quality standards, and quick delivery of benefits to eligible urban poor families.
