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How will your house be designed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana? The plan is ready for every state
Siddhi Jain | May 23, 2025 2:15 PM CST

The Government of India has completed the housing survey under the PM Awaas Yojana (Gramin), and verification is ongoing. Now, approved beneficiaries can expect a permanent home, and house designs are customized by region and local conditions.

🔧 Design Based on Geography and Hazards

Each state has been divided into zones based on climate, seismic activity, floods, and soil conditions. The home designs vary accordingly:

🌪️ Uttar Pradesh – Divided into 6 Zones

  • Zone-A: High earthquake/wind risk. Design includes earthquake-resistant features and ferrocement channels.

  • Zone-B: Located in Seismic Zone-III, homes built with stone and soil.

  • Zone-C: Bundelkhand, in Seismic Zone-II; fly ash bricks with Rat Trap Bonding.

  • Zone-D: Flood-prone & Seismic Zone-V; lightweight roofs recommended.

  • Zone-E: Flood and seismic mix (Zones II & III); mud-based homes advised.

  • Zone-F: Awadh and Doab regions (Zones II & III); brick houses preferred.

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🌊 Bihar – Divided into 3 Zones

  • Designs account for heavy rainfall, floods, strong winds, and earthquakes.

  • 6 different house designs are available to choose from.

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🏞️ Jharkhand – Divided into 4 Zones

  • 8 house designs created based on local terrain and needs.

  • Designs ensure structural strength and weather suitability.

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🌾 Madhya Pradesh – 7 Zones, 9 Designs

  • MP is divided into 7 zones, each with tailored designs.

  • Beneficiaries can choose from 9 structural layouts based on regional risks.

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🌿 Chhattisgarh – 4 Zones, 9 Designs

  • 4 geographical zones with 9 government-approved home designs.

  • Designed for local weather, soil, and seismic conditions.'

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🏜️ Rajasthan – 4 Zones

  • Based on field studies, the state is split into 4 zones.

  • Estimated construction costs are included with each zone's design.

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💰 Financial Aid Details

  • ₹1.20 lakh is provided for homes in plains.

  • ₹1.30 lakh is given in hilly, remote, or tribal areas (IAP regions).

  • The amount is released in installments during construction.

Note:

  • The government does not assign contractors. Beneficiaries must build the homes themselves.

  • If any official tries to enforce contractor involvement, action will be taken.

📆 Deadline Extension

  • Application deadline extended to 30 December 2025.

  • Those who missed the initial survey must wait for the next opportunity.

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