Odisha Leads PMAY-U 2.0 Housing Completions in India

Odisha has emerged as the leading state in India for house completion performance under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0). According to data available as of May 8, 2026, the state maintained the top position in house completion rankings from March 2025 to March 2026.

The achievement highlights Odisha’s strong implementation of the Centre’s urban housing programme aimed at providing pucca houses to eligible urban families.

Why in News?

Odisha has recorded the highest house completion performance under PMAY-U 2.0 among all states in India.

The state has shown significant progress in geo-tagging, foundation work, and house construction under the urban housing scheme launched in September 2024.

Key Highlights

• Odisha ranked first in PMAY-U 2.0 house completions
• PMAY-U 2.0 launched in September 2024
• 24,625 houses sanctioned in Odisha
• 23,464 proposed sites geo-tagged
• Foundation work started for 3,134 houses
• 2,008 houses completed by May 5, 2026

What is PMAY-U 2.0?

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0) is a central sector housing scheme focused on urban areas.

The scheme aims to provide affordable pucca houses to:

• Urban poor families
• Economically weaker sections
• Middle-income groups

PMAY-U 2.0 is the updated urban phase of the housing initiative introduced in September 2024.

Digital Monitoring Under PMAY-U 2.0

The scheme uses technology-based monitoring systems to track housing progress.

Key Digital Features

• Geo-tagging of construction sites
• Foundation tracking
• Completion monitoring
• Real-time implementation records

Geo-tagging helps authorities record the exact location of houses under construction and monitor physical progress.

Odisha’s Performance Under the Scheme

Odisha has shown rapid progress in implementation through coordination between the Housing and Urban Development Department and urban local bodies.

Current Progress Data

Category	Data
Houses Sanctioned	24,625
Geo-tagged Sites	23,464
Houses with Foundation Work Started	3,134
Houses Completed	2,008

The figures are based on data available till May 8, 2026.

Role of Urban Local Bodies

Urban local bodies are playing an important role in implementing PMAY-U 2.0 projects in Odisha.

Their responsibilities include:

• Identifying beneficiaries
• Monitoring construction
• Coordinating geo-tagging
• Ensuring project execution

The state Housing and Urban Development Department oversees overall implementation and monitoring.

Why Odisha’s Performance Matters

Odisha’s achievement is significant because PMAY-U 2.0 focuses on improving urban housing infrastructure for low-income and middle-income families.

Key Significance

• Faster urban housing delivery
• Improved implementation efficiency
• Better use of digital monitoring
• Strong coordination between departments
• Increased access to affordable housing

The state’s performance may also serve as a model for other states implementing PMAY-U 2.0.