Bihar Mukhyamantri Vaas Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

A permanent house provides security, stability and better living conditions for a family. However, many poor families in rural Bihar do not own residential land on which they can construct a house. This creates a major difficulty for landless and houseless families, including eligible beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G).

To address this issue, the Bihar government provides assistance through the Mukhyamantri Vaas Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana. The scheme aims to help eligible landless families purchase residential land when suitable government land is not available for allotment. This support can help families move closer to constructing a permanent home under the applicable rural housing programme.

On 15 November 2024, the Bihar Cabinet, under the leadership of the Chief Minister, increased the financial assistance under the scheme from ₹60,000 to ₹1 lakh for purchasing residential land. The minimum land requirement was also reduced from 5 decimals to 3 decimals.

The main objectives of the Bihar Mukhyamantri Vaas Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana are to help eligible landless families purchase residential land, support houseless families in constructing permanent homes and reduce the difficulties faced by PMAY-G beneficiaries who do not own a residential plot. The scheme also aims to provide assistance where suitable government land is unavailable for allotment and promote housing security among poor and disadvantaged rural families.

Another important objective is to ensure transparent delivery of approved assistance. After the required verification and approval, the financial assistance is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through the prescribed government payment process.

The scheme is implemented through the concerned government authorities and is linked with applicable rural housing programmes. Beneficiary selection, land availability, document verification and payment are subject to the latest government rules and instructions.

Families looking for additional housing support may also explore the Bihar Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana.

Scheme Benefits

The main benefits of the Bihar Mukhyamantri Vaas Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana are as follows:

• Eligible beneficiaries may receive reported one-time financial assistance of ₹1 lakh for purchasing residential land.
• The scheme supports landless and houseless rural families who do not have a suitable residential plot.
• It helps eligible housing beneficiaries move closer to constructing a permanent house.
• Eligible families covered under applicable PMAY-G provisions may benefit from the scheme.
• Eligible landless families selected under applicable state rural housing schemes may also be considered.
• Assistance may be provided where suitable government residential land is not available for allotment.
• Approved assistance is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through the prescribed payment process.

The assistance amount, land requirement and beneficiary selection are subject to the latest government instructions and verification process.

Eligibility Requirements

The scheme is intended to support eligible landless families who need residential land for house construction. Applicants must fulfil the applicable conditions of the scheme and the relevant rural housing programme.

• The applicant must belong to an eligible rural family covered under the applicable housing scheme.
• The applicant or family must be landless and houseless.
• The family must meet the applicable conditions under PMAY-G or the relevant state rural housing scheme.
• The family must not already own suitable residential land.
• Suitable government residential land must not be available for allotment, wherever this condition applies.
• The proposed residential plot must meet the land-related requirements prescribed by the government.
• The applicant must have a valid bank account for receiving assistance through DBT.
• The applicant must complete the required verification and approval process.

Priority may be given to eligible landless families belonging to disadvantaged categories, including Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Extremely Backward Class communities, according to the applicable government provisions.

Land Purchase Rules and Conditions

Financial assistance under the scheme is intended for the purchase of residential land for house construction. The purchase process must follow the applicable government rules and the instructions of the concerned authorities.

• The scheme is intended for eligible landless families who require a residential plot.
• Assistance may be considered when suitable government land is not available for allotment.
• The beneficiary must identify a suitable residential plot according to the prescribed conditions.
• The details of the proposed land may need to be submitted to the concerned Block or Circle Office.
• The authorities may verify the land records, ownership details and suitability of the proposed plot.
• The applicable land-area requirement must be confirmed before purchasing the plot.
• The land should preferably be registered in the name of a woman member of the household, wherever required under the applicable instructions.
• The beneficiary must complete the required approval and verification process before using the assistance.

The reported revised land requirement is 3 decimals instead of the earlier requirement of 5 decimals. Beneficiaries should confirm the current land-area requirement with the concerned authorities before completing any land transaction.

How Beneficiaries Are Selected

Beneficiary selection is carried out according to the eligibility conditions of the scheme and the applicable rural housing programme. The process focuses on identifying eligible landless families who need residential land for constructing a house.

• Eligible families are identified under the applicable PMAY-G or state rural housing programme.
• The concerned authorities verify the family's housing status and landless status.
• The beneficiary's category and eligibility under the relevant housing scheme are examined.
• The availability of suitable government land is assessed.
• The proposed residential plot is examined where land-purchase assistance is applicable.
• The applicant's documents and declarations are verified.
• Eligible beneficiaries are considered for approval under the prescribed government procedure.
• Approved assistance is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.

Inclusion in a housing waiting list does not automatically guarantee approval. The applicant must satisfy all applicable conditions and complete the verification process.

Required Documents

Applicants should keep the necessary personal, housing and land-related documents ready before approaching the concerned authorities. The following documents or details may be required:

• Aadhaar card or another valid identity document.
• Bihar residence certificate, where required.
• Caste certificate, where applicable.
• PMAY-G beneficiary details or information related to the applicable rural housing scheme.
• Bank account details for receiving financial assistance.
• Proof or certificate confirming the family's landless status.
• Documents confirming that the family does not own suitable residential land.
• Details and land records of the proposed residential plot.
• Passport-size photographs.
• Any additional documents, declarations or forms requested by the concerned authority.

The exact document checklist may vary according to the beneficiary category and the latest government instructions. Applicants should confirm the required documents at the concerned Block or Circle Office.

Steps to Apply

The scheme is generally applied for through the offline process. A separate publicly verified online application form has not been confirmed.

• Visit the concerned Block Development Office or Circle Office and enquire about the Mukhyamantri Vaas Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana.
• Confirm whether your family is covered under PMAY-G or another applicable rural housing programme.
• Provide your beneficiary details and information about your landless and houseless status.
• Submit the required documents and declarations in the format prescribed by the concerned authority.
• The concerned officials will verify your eligibility, housing status and landless status.
• The availability of suitable government land will be checked before considering land-purchase assistance.
• If purchase assistance is applicable, provide the details of the proposed residential plot for verification.
• After approval, the financial assistance will be processed through the prescribed government payment system.
• The approved amount will be transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.

Relevant Links

• Rural Development Department, Government of Bihar
• Bihar DBT Scheme List
• Bihar Rural Development Society (BRDS) – Official Document

Contact Information

Beneficiaries seeking information about the Bihar Mukhyamantri Vaas Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana should first contact the concerned Block Development Office (BDO). For departmental assistance, the following official contact details are available:

Rural Development Department, Government of Bihar

• Phone: 0612-2217496
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Main Secretariat, Patna, Bihar – 800015.