CentralDepartment of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
Functional household tap water connection to every rural home.
Housing & SanitationHealth & Nutrition
Housing & Sanitation Schemes in India
Homes, toilets, and clean water. Explore 3 government schemes for housing & sanitation with eligibility, benefits, and the official source for each.
3 scheme(s) in this category
CentralMinistry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U)
Housing for all in urban areas with interest subsidy on home loans for EWS, LIG and MIG households.
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CentralDepartment of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G)
Support to build household toilets and achieve an open-defecation-free India.
Housing & SanitationHealth & Nutrition
Frequently asked
Questions about housing & sanitation schemes
What is the income limit for PMAY 2.0?
EWS households earn up to ₹3 lakh, LIG ₹3-6 lakh, and MIG ₹6-9 lakh per year. You must not already own a pucca house anywhere in India.
What is the difference between PMAY Urban and Gramin?
PMAY-U targets urban households while PMAY-G targets rural households. A family can avail benefits under only one of them, depending on where they live.
Are there sanitation and water schemes?
Yes — Swachh Bharat Mission supports toilet construction and sanitation, and Jal Jeevan Mission targets household tap-water connections.