Bihar’s Vas Sthal Kray Sahayata scheme: Rs 60,000 aid for landless families; key provisions explained

The Bihar government has a scheme that can provide financial assistance of Rs 60,000 to landless and houseless families for purchasing residential plots. The Mukhyamantri Vas Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana is implemented by the Rural Development Department and is aimed at eligible beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) who do not have land to build a house.Scheme to help landless familiesUnder the scheme, eligible beneficiaries can receive Rs 60,000 directly into their bank accounts to help purchase residential land. The assistance is meant for families living in villages where government land is not available for allotment for housing.The scheme addresses a key hurdle faced by landless PMAY-G beneficiaries. While rural housing assistance can support construction of a house, families without a residential plot may not be able to use that support. The Bihar scheme provides financial assistance towards acquiring a plot, subject to the availability of suitable land.Who can benefit?The scheme is aimed at PMAY-G beneficiaries who are landless and houseless and live in villages where government land is unavailable for residential allotment. Beneficiaries must have a bank account to receive the assistance through direct benefit transfer.Applicants have to submit the required details and documents through the designated authorities of the Rural Development Department. The eligibility and landless status of applicants are verified before the assistance is released.The Rs 60,000 is financial assistance towards the purchase of a residential plot. It does not mean the government is providing a free residential plot to beneficiaries. The availability, location and price of land will depend on local conditions.The scheme therefore seeks to address the land constraint faced by eligible rural families who otherwise qualify for housing support but do not have a plot on which to build a home.Ready to Make a Smarter Property Decision? Build Your Legacy with TOI Homes.