PMAY-U 2.0: 10th CSMC approves 1.93 lakh more houses; total sanctioned reaches 20.80 lakh, 97% in women’s name
On 16 October 2026, the 10th Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee of PMAY-U 2.0 approved over 1.93 lakh additional houses for 11 States, taking total sanctioned houses to 20.80 lakh, of which 97% are allotted to women (ownership or joint ownership).
Summary
The 10th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 was held in New Delhi on 16 October 2026 under Department of Urban Development Secretary Satendra Singh. It approved over 1.93 lakh additional houses for EWS families in 11 States, with Uttar Pradesh (73,182) and Bihar (52,866) getting the most. Cumulative houses sanctioned under the mission now stand at 20.80 lakh, of which 20.16 lakh (97%) are in women’s names or joint ownership. Launched in September 2024, PMAY-U 2.0 aims to give up to ₹2.50 lakh each to 1 crore additional urban families.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0)
- Meeting
- 10th CSMC, 16 October 2026, New Delhi
- Chair
- Satendra Singh, Secretary, Department of Urban Development, MoHUA
- Houses approved
- Over 1.93 lakh (11 States)
- Top States
- Uttar Pradesh 73,182; Bihar 52,866
- Total sanctioned
- 20.80 lakh houses
- Women ownership
- 20.16 lakh (97%) in women’s name or joint
- Scheme target
- 1 crore urban families; up to ₹2.50 lakh each; launched Sept 2024
Practice MCQs 2 questions
After the 10th CSMC meeting in October 2026, the cumulative number of houses sanctioned under PMAY-U 2.0 reached how many?
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Correct answer: B — 20.80 lakh
In the 10th CSMC meeting of PMAY-U 2.0 (October 2026), which State received the highest number of additional houses?
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Correct answer: C — Uttar Pradesh