Question: Can you explain the Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana program?

Answer: The objective of the scheme is to convert all kutcha houses

**Eligibility:** for BPGY ?1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha state. 2. An application must belong to an economically weaker section. 3. The applicant must be living in a kutcha house. 4. The application
should not own any pucca house in the state. 5. Beneficiary allotted a house under any Scheme whose house was washed away/ fully damaged/has fully collapsed due to landslide/elephant menace/earthquake/flood or
cyclone will also get a house under the SchemeWhat are the benefits under BPGY ?The unit cost under Biju Pucca Ghar for the construction of a new Pucca house is Rs. 1,20,000/- for non-IAP districts and Rs. 1,30,000/-
for IAP districts. What are the certificates/documents are required ?1. Aadhaar Card, 2. Bonafide certificate, 3. Voter ID card, 4. residence certificate, 5. address Proof, 6. Identification Proof, 7. BPL Certificate, 8. EWS
Certificate, 9. Passport size photographWhat is official site to apply Follow the official website https://rhodisha.gov.in/ Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesOkWas this helpful?News and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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QuestionsObjective The objective of the scheme is to convert all kutcha houses into Pucca houses in rural areas of the state in a mission-mode approach. A Pucca house means that it should be able to withstand normal
wear & tear due to usage and natural forces including climatic conditions.ï»¿A â€œPuccaâ€​ house is one with the following characteristics:Material: It should have a foundation, wall and roof of permanent material.Wall
material: Fly ash bricks, burnt bricks, stones (packed with lime or cement), cement concrete, etc. |Roof Material: Tiles, GCI (Galvanized Corrugated Iron) sheets, asbestos cement sheets, RBC (Reinforced Brick Concrete)
and RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) etc.Lifetime: The expected life of the structure must be a minimum of 30 years It is clarified that the above definition is only for the verification of households with Pucca houses.
The houses that shall be constructed under this scheme shall be of RCC or any other material of equivalent strength approved by the PR & DW Department.ï»¿Key Features:Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana is a State plan scheme
and is designed to provide Pucca houses to eligible rural households living in the kutcha houses.The dwelling unit under Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana will be sanctioned preferably in the name of the woman head of the
household.No contractor shall be involved in the construction of houses under the Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana.The fund under the scheme shall be credited to the beneficiaryâ€™s account from the Bank account maintained at
the State level through Public Financial Management System (PFMS). No other form of payment to the beneficiaries will be made under the scheme.The minimum carpet area of the house should be 25 square meters
including a hygienic cooking space and excluding a toilet. The roof material will mandatorily be of RCC or any other material of equivalent strength approved by the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department.
Innovation in housing typologies, design, building materials and construction should be encouraged.ï»¿The Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana has two components - Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana(Normal),Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana
(Special)ï»¿Timeline:The houses under Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana will be ordinarily completed within 12 months from the credit of 1% instalment in her/his account. Beneficiaries constructing a bigger house must be
advised to first complete the core house with a carpet area of at least 25 square meters and go for an extension subsequently.ï»¿OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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