- First instalment under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana given to 57,308 beneficiaries in Odisha.
- Financial help transferred through AGJ portal making the process clear and efficient.
- Special focus on at risk groups with field checks and phased instalments in place.
Antyodaya Gruha Yojana is quickly making a difference in Odisha by providing essential housing support to poor and at risk rural families. Recently, the first installment was given to over 57,000 beneficiaries, making sure the money reaches those who need it through a clear process. This scheme is part of the state government’s work to improve rural housing while focusing on inclusion, clarity, and efficiency.
Who Are the Beneficiaries of Antyodaya Gruha Yojana?
This housing scheme aims to help poor groups living in rural Odisha by giving them stable and decent homes. Eligible families include those living in kutcha houses or without any shelter, people with disabilities, widows with young children, and households affected by natural disasters or events like elephant attacks. The program also covers families displaced from reserved areas due to development projects, martyrs’ families, freed bonded laborers, leprosy-affected persons, and recognized sportspersons. With this wide coverage, the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana makes sure the most at risk get housing security.
Details of the First Installment Disbursement in Odisha
On 5 August 2025, the state government gave the first financial installment to exactly 57,308 beneficiaries across Odisha. This is a big step toward fulfilling the promises of the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, providing much-needed money directly into the bank accounts of those eligible. The Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department handled this large transfer, which is a main part of the scheme’s success in improving rural housing.
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How the Odisha Government Ensures Transparency and Efficiency
Clear processes are a key part of the successful running of the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana. The Odisha government uses the AGJ portal, a special online platform, to carefully monitor all payments and beneficiary information. The process uses the Aadhaar-based Payment System (ABPS), reducing errors, removing middlemen, and speeding up fund transfers. This digital method helps keep clear records while helping beneficiaries get assistance safely and quickly.
Eligibility Criteria and Special Beneficiary Groups
The Antyodaya Gruha Yojana mainly targets the most at risk parts of society who often have trouble securing housing. The scheme includes support for:
- Persons with disabilities
- Widows caring for young children
- Individuals affected by natural or man-made disasters
- Families affected by elephant attacks in forest edge areas
- Persons displaced by government development projects in reserved lands
- Martyrs’ families and freed bonded laborers
- Leprosy survivors and recognized sportspersons
This wide coverage makes sure no deserving person is left out under this housing scheme.
Phased Installments and Monitoring Mechanisms
To keep the quality and responsibility of housing construction, the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana follows phased financial releases. After the first installment’s successful transfer, over 1,368 beneficiaries have moved to the second installment stage, based on checks of the construction progress of their houses.
Field-level monitoring plays an important role as officials carry out site inspections to confirm main building steps are done before giving more funds. This care protects the scheme’s goals and makes sure that funds are used well to help beneficiaries live in safe and secure homes.