Bangla Awas Yojana List 2024-25: District-Wise Online PDF Download

The Bangla Awas Yojana (BAY) is a flagship housing scheme launched by the Government of West Bengal to provide affordable housing for economically weaker sections. Under the Department of Housing, this initiative aims to uplift marginalized groups by ensuring they have access to decent living conditions. Here’s a complete guide to understanding the scheme, its benefits, eligibility, and how to check the beneficiary list online or offline.

What is Bangla Awas Yojana?

The Bangla Awas Yojana focuses on providing financial aid for housing construction to needy families. It primarily benefits individuals who cannot afford to build homes due to economic instability. The scheme specifically targets:

Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).
Widows, elderly, disabled individuals, and minority families.
Families listed under the SECC 2011 BPL database.

This transparent scheme ensures eligibility verification at the block level, with disputes reviewed by district officials.

Key Features of Bangla Awas Yojana

Scheme Name: Bangla Awas Yojana (BAY) 2024-25
Beneficiaries: SC, ST, OBC, minorities, widows, disabled, and landless families.
Eligibility: Families with annual incomes below Rs. 1 lakh, and no ownership of houses.
Financial Aid: Up to Rs. 1,30,000 for house construction, disbursed in installments.
Selection Process: Transparent checks with dispute resolutions at district levels.
Objective: To ensure affordable housing for all eligible citizens of West Bengal.

Financial Assistance Under BAY

Beneficiaries receive financial assistance in three installments:

First Installment: Rs. 60,000 after initiating construction.
Second Installment: Rs. 50,000 during construction progress.
Final Installment: Remaining funds upon project completion.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Bangla Awas Yojana, applicants must meet these criteria:

Permanent residency in West Bengal.
Annual income less than Rs. 1 lakh.
BPL cardholders or those listed in the SECC 2011 database.
Landless and financially weak families.
Government employees are ineligible.

Documents Required

To apply for BAY, you’ll need:

Aadhaar Card and Voter ID
Residence and Income Certificates
BPL or Job Card (if applicable)
Bank Account Details
Passport-Sized Photograph

How to Check the Bangla Awas Yojana Beneficiary List Online

Follow these steps to check the beneficiary list:

Visit the official website: pmayg.nic.in.
Click on the “Awaassoft” link.
Select Beneficiary Details for Verification under “Social