PM Awas Mela Shehri held in Kohima

DIMAPUR — As part of the Angikaar Campaign 2025, the PM Awas Mela Shehri was conducted at the Directorate of Municipal Affairs, Kohima, on September 27.

The mela included dedicated stalls and help desks for PMAY-U 2.0 & PMAY-U beneficiaries, verification of new beneficiaries, and distribution of completion certificates to households who have successfully constructed their homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), an update stated.

In addition, a stall on PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was also set up by Aboriginal Energy (vendor), where beneficiaries under PMAY-U were encouraged and assisted to apply for the rooftop solar scheme, aimed at promoting affordable and sustainable energy solutions for households.

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The event was attended by Temjenrenla Kechu, State Mission Director, PMAY-U and Additional Director and HoD, Municipal Affairs Department.

Addressing the gathering, the state mission director emphasised the government’s commitment towards achieving ‘Housing for all’ through transparent and accountable processes.

She underlined that every stage of beneficiary selection, fund release, construction monitoring, and certificate distribution is being carried out in a transparent manner to ensure that the benefits reach the intended households without delay or malpractice.

Kechu further encouraged beneficiaries to actively engage with the help desks and grievance redressal systems established under the mission, assuring that the department is committed to providing support in a fair and timely manner.

Beneficiaries who received their completion certificates expressed gratitude to the government, noting how the scheme has enabled them to build dignified and secure homes for their families.

The mela also served as an outreach platform under the Angikaar Campaign, focusing on beneficiary entitlements, sustainable housing, and community participation.