Bhubaneswar, Oct 5: Odisha has received a Special Recognition Award from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for achieving the highest number of reforms under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0.
The award was conferred today in New Delhi as part of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban Awards 2026, recognising Odisha’s sustained efforts to simplify urban housing processes, strengthen implementation mechanisms and improve the delivery of housing benefits to eligible beneficiaries.
The national recognition acknowledges the state’s reform-oriented approach to urban housing, including measures aimed at improving administrative efficiency, strengthening institutional coordination and leveraging technology for transparent and effective implementation. These initiatives have contributed to a more streamlined and citizen-centric framework for the delivery of PMAY-U 2.0 benefits.
Welcoming the award, Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, said, “This recognition is a matter of pride for Odisha and reflects the collective efforts of our officers, Urban Local Bodies and implementing agencies. Our objective is not merely to construct houses, but to ensure that every eligible urban family gets a safe, secure and dignified home through a transparent and citizen-centric system.”
Dr. Mahapatra said Odisha would continue to focus on reforms, faster implementation and effective last-mile delivery under PMAY-U 2.0.
“For us, a house is not merely a physical structure; it represents dignity, security and a better future for a family. We will continue to work with determination to ensure that every eligible beneficiary receives the benefits of the scheme in a timely and hassle-free manner,” he added.
