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Atal Awas Yojana - Uttarakhand

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,30,000/- is provided for constructing houses in hilly areas and ₹1,20,000/- for plain areas to homeless Scheduled Caste families who are below the poverty line (BPL) or fall within a defined income limit.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance | - ₹1,30,000/- for hilly areas | - ₹1,20,000/- for plain areas | Note: The amount is disbursed in 3 installments to construct a house.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a native of Uttarakhand.; The applicant should belong to a Scheduled Caste family.; The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category or have an annual income not exceeding ₹48,000/-.; The applicant should not have their own house.; The applicant should have their own land for constructing a house.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What benefit does the scheme offer?

Financial assistance of ₹1,20,000 (Plain areas) to ₹1,30,000 (Hilly areas) for house construction.

Who can apply for this scheme?

Scheduled Caste families with an income below ₹48,000 and who do not own a pucca house.

How is the amount disbursed?

In 3 installments, through DBT into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Is there any income limit?

Yes, annual income should not exceed ₹48,000.

Is this scheme available in urban areas?

No, it primarily targets rural Scheduled Caste families.

How long does it take to get the funds?

After verification and approval, installments are disbursed as construction progresses.

Where can I apply for the scheme?

At your local Block Development Office.

What documents are needed?

Caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhar card, land papers, photo, and bank details.

How are applicants selected?

A district-level committee selects beneficiaries from verified applications.

Whom to contact for assistance?

Contact the Village Development Officer or the Block Development Officer in your area.