Lok Sabha Question No. 2957 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Employment Generation under PMAY-G
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai, Shri Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram, Shri Gyaneshwar Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2957 ANSWERED ON 10/03/2026

## EMPLOYMENT GENERATION UNDER PMAY-G

2957. Shri Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram:

Shri Gyaneshwar Patil: Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana  (Gramin)  (PMAY-G) implemented by the Government in the country has contributed to employment generation in rural areas of various States of the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  number  of  estimated person-days of employment generated under the scheme since 2016 and figures, State and district-wise including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, UT of Dadra and Nager Haveli;
- (c) the details of amalgamation of PMAY-G with other Government schemes like Viksit  Bharat  Ji  Ram  Ji  Yojana  for  provision  of unskilled labour assistance and other facilities; and
- (d) the details of steps taken under the Rural Mason Training (RMT) Programme and its impact on the availability of skilled human resources, State-wise including Maharashtra and UT of Dadra and Nager Haveli?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. CHANDRA SEKHAR PEMMASANI)

(a) & (c): To achieve the target of 'Housing for All' in rural areas, the Ministry of Rural Development is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) with effect from 1st April 2016 to provide assistance to eligible rural households with an overall target to construct 4.95 crore pucca houses with basic amenities by 2029. The  Union  Cabinet  approved  the  Implementation  of  the  Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) for construction of 2 crore additional  rural  houses  during  FY  2024-25  to  2028-29.  As  on

06.03.2025, a total target of 4.14 crore houses has been allotted to the  States/UTs  and  out  of  which  3.89  crore  houses  have  been sanctioned  by  the  States/UTs  and  2.97  crore  houses  have  been completed.

As per Schedule I, Para 4(1), II (B) (iv) of the Mahatma Gandhi National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Act  (MGNREGA),  unskilled wage component for construction of houses sanctioned under PMAYG  or  other  State/Central  Government  schemes  was  permissible. Under this, it was mandatory to provide support of 90/95 person days to  unskilled  wage  employment  at  the  current  rates  to  a  PMAY-G beneficiary for  construction  of  his  /her  house  in  convergence  with MGNREGS.  Subsequently,  a  new  Act  titled  "The  Vikshit  Bharat  Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB - GRAM G)" was enacted in December 2025. Schedule I of the VB-G RAM G Act, Para 4(b) (viii), includes rural housing works permissible under the schemes of the Central Government, including those under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, as admissible works.

The  PMAY-G  households  are  also  provided  water,  LPG  and electricity connections in convergence with other relevant schemes.

- (b): State  and  District  -  wise  persondays  generated  for  PMAY-G beneficiaries for construction of houses in convergence with MGNREGS  can  be  accessed  via  report  number  R29  (PMAY-G)  of NREGASoft at the following link, which is available in public domain:

https://mnregaweb4.nic.in/netnrega/ongo\_comp\_pds\_wrk\_rpt\_new.as px?lflag=eng&fin\_year=2025-

2026&source=national&labels=labels&Digest=0a5fZ+hdCIswROP5L qpxKg

- (d): Under PMAY-G, Rural Mason Training (RMT) is a key initiative aimed at ensuring quality construction and supporting sustainable livelihoods in rural areas. The programme focuses on developing a pool of skilled and certified masons capable of constructing disasterresilient,  durable,  and  cost-effective  pucca  houses  using  locally available  materials  and  appropriate  technologies.  These  trained masons  contribute  significantly  to  improved  construction  quality, faster completion, and adherence to design and safety standards. So far, 3.81 lakh candidates have been enrolled, 3.48 lakh have been assessed, and 3.08 lakh individuals have been certified as trained rural masons  under PMAY-G.  These trainees have undergone structured on-site training modules, with certification conducted by the  Construction  Skill  Development  Council  of  India  (CSDCI).  This

systematic  and  practical  training  approach  ensures  that  masons develop  the  hands-on  skills  required  for  high-quality,  safe,  and durable housing construction in rural areas. In reference to this, out of  52,255  enrolled  candidates  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra,  49,393 have been assessed, and 44,929 individuals have been certified as trained rural masons.

In addition to the on-site training model, a parallel RMT initiative has  been  introduced  through  the  Rural  Self  Employment  Training Institutes  (RSETIs)  to  broaden  outreach  and  strengthen  livelihood opportunities. The RSETI model offers a structured training environment with a standardized curriculum and hands-on practical exposure,  thereby  reinforcing  the  mason  skilling  ecosystem  and improving access to local employment for trained candidates. A total of  12,592 candidates have been certified through this initiative. In reference to this, 65 individuals have been certified as trained rural masons under RSETIs in the State of Maharashtra.

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