The Bihar government has approved more than ₹4.72 crore for the establishment and operation of technical teams at the state and city levels to improve the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in urban areas during the financial year 2026-27.
The teams will be constituted under the Urban Development and Housing Department to address technical issues arising during the implementation of the housing scheme and provide the necessary assistance to urban local bodies.
The state government will establish separate technical teams at the state and city levels to streamline technical operations related to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). The initiative will focus on addressing construction-related issues and providing technical support to urban local bodies involved in implementing the scheme.
The technical assistance is intended to help urban local bodies advance housing construction activities and improve coordination in the implementation process. The initiative aims to improve the execution of the scheme in urban areas and support efforts to extend its benefits to eligible families.
According to the Urban Development and Housing Department, the state-level technical team will assist with broader technical activities related to the scheme. Teams established at the city level will provide technical assistance to the respective urban local bodies.
The teams will identify and address technical difficulties encountered during implementation. Assistance tailored to the requirements of individual urban local bodies is intended to improve coordination and help address operational issues.
The division of responsibilities between the state and city levels is intended to ensure that technical support reaches the relevant administrative level.
The Bihar government has approved more than ₹4.72 crore for establishing and operating the technical teams in the financial year 2026-27. According to the department, the central government has released ₹2.44 crore for this purpose. The total approved amount exceeds ₹4.72 crore after including the state share and other expenses.
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) aims to assist eligible houseless families in urban areas in obtaining permanent housing. The formation of technical teams is intended to support urban local bodies in implementing the scheme and provide technical assistance for housing construction activities.
