Patna, Feb. 17 -- The Bihar Assembly on Saturday passed Rs 2,3701.17 crore budgetary demands of Rural Development Department for the financial year 2026-27.
Replying to the debate of the budgetary demands of the Rural Development Department for the financial year 2026-27, Rural Development and Transport Minister Shrawan Kumar said the government is prioritising completion of houses for poor families and creating employment opportunities through various schemes.
He stated that nearly 20 lakh people have applied online for houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Based on surveys conducted as per directions of the Central government, a list of about 1.04 crore eligible beneficiaries has been prepared for housing assistance.
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