Odisha government has launched a major rural housing scheme named Antyodaya Gruha Yojana 2025 to ensure every poor rural family can live in a permanent, safe, and dignified home in the state. Under this scheme, the state government is providing ₹1,20,000 for building pucca house to about 5 lakh families in the state. In, the first phase of the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, the state government will be providing benefits to 50 thousand beneficiaries.
All the eligible applicants can visit the official website of Rural Housing department of Odisha government at rhodisha.gov.in for information about how to apply online for Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, its eligibility, benefits, beneficiary list and checking the status of the application.
What is Antyodaya Gruha Yojana & Its Objective
Odisha’s Antyodaya Gruha Yojana (AGY) was launched in March 2025. Its objective is to provide strong, pucca houses to rural families who are poor, homeless, or living in unsafe kutcha houses.
The main objective of the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana is to end rural homelessness in Odisha. The scheme focuses on giving permanent shelter to those who are struggling financially or are left out of other housing schemes, including disaster-affected families, widows, disabled persons, and other vulnerable groups. By providing financial support directly into bank accounts, the government aims for full transparency and quick construction.
Scheme Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Odisha Antyodaya Gruha Yojana 2025 |
| Launched By | Government of Odisha |
| Official Portal | rhodisha.gov.in |
| Launch Year | March 2025 |
| Main Benefit | ₹1,20,000 for building pucca house |
| Minimum House Size | 25 sq. m. (excluding toilet) |
| Application Mode | Online/Offline |
| Preference | Female head of family |
| Allotment Target | 50,000 homes in 1st phase, 5 lakh overall |
| Extra Incentive | Up to ₹20,000 for early completion |
| Construction Timeline | 12 months |
| Helpline | 0674-6817777 |
Eligibility Criteria for Antyodaya Gruha Yojana
Antyodaya Gruha Yojana was launched for rural families in Odisha who do not own a pucca house. Below is the eligibility criteria for application under this scheme.
- Households who are living in kutcha houses or homeless.
- Forest Rights Act (FRA) beneficiaries.
- Households where the main earner is a PwD (person with at least 40% disability).
- Poor families left out of other government housing schemes such as Odisha PM Awas Yojana Gramin, Indira Awas Yojana and others.
- Families whose earlier houses were destroyed in disasters (flood, cyclone, fire, earthquake, elephant attack, etc.)
- Families who had to relocate for government projects such as highways, irrigation, etc.
- Families who are living in sanctuary / reserve forest areas across the state.
Even if you have received a house before but lost it due to disaster or relocation, you can still apply if you don’t have another pucca house.
Also Read: GJAY Odisha Beneficiary List
Who is Not Eligible?
Certain categories are excluded from being included in the beneficiary list of Antyodaya Gruha Yojana and those are:
- Families already living in a pucca house.
- Any member is a permanent government/PSU/statutory body employee or pensioner.
- Families owning a motorized four-wheeler or mechanized agricultural machine.
- Families running registered non-agricultural businesses.
- Any member earning over ₹15,000 per month.
- Families owning 2.5 acres or more of irrigated land or 5 acres or more of unirrigated land.
- Families who already received a home under any government rural housing scheme.
- Relocated families who own a pucca house in another area.
What is a Pucca House and a Kutcha House?
As per the scheme guidelines, a pucca house is a permanent structure with both roof and walls made of brick, stone, or cement and an RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) roof. Such homes last over 30 years and provide safety in all weather. In contrast, a kutcha house is made from temporary materials like bamboo, mud, straw, or tiles, and can be easily damaged in storms or floods. Only those living in kutcha homes or with no home at all are eligible for this scheme.
Financial Benefits of Odisha Antyodaya Gruha Yojana
Under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, selected beneficiaries will get ₹1,20,000 to build a pucca house. This money is sent in three installments:
- ₹10,000 at the start (work order issue)
- ₹65,000 after reaching roof level
- ₹45,000 after completion
Extra incentive: The scheme also offers extra incentives if the house construction is completed fast enough. If the house is completed within 4 months, the family gets an extra ₹20,000. For completion within 6 months, ₹10,000 extra is given. All the payment is made directly into the bank account of the head of the family via Direct Benefit Transfer.
Beneficiaries can also get up to 90 – 95 days of paid labor under MGNREGA scheme, and support for toilets, water, and electricity through convergence with other schemes.
Ongoing work of Biju pucca Ghara yojana (BpGy) will also be covered in this scheme.
Required Documents
When applying for Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, you may need all or some of the following documents.
- Aadhaar card (identity proof)
- Address proof (ration card, Voter ID, or electricity bill)
- Income certificate
- Disability certificate (if relevant)
- Bank account details
- Proof of disaster/relocation (if relevant)
- Passport-size photo
- PAN card (if available)
How to Apply Online for Antyodaya Gruha Yojana at rhodisha.gov.in
Online application facility is not available for Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, however, you can download the application form PDF from the rhodisha.gov.in website and apply for the scheme. Below is the complete process.
Go to the AGY page of the official portal rhodisha.gov.in.
Download the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana application form from the download link given in that page. Or You can also download the application form from the following direct link.
Print the form and fill the form carefully with all required details. Attach photocopies of all necessary documents. and then submit the filled form at your local Panchayat Samiti office or designated collection center.
After your application form is submitted, Panchayat and BDO will verify your documents and enter your information in the RH portal.
You can also use the helpline number 0674-6817777 for any support during application.
Antyodaya Gruha Yojana Guidelines: Download PDF
Antyodaya Gruha Yojana Beneficiaries List
Beneficiary selection under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana will be done manually by the department officials. First, the Block Development Officer (BDO) is responsible for verifying the list of families who have applied and meet all the scheme’s eligibility criteria. Once this initial verification is complete, the list is sent to the Collector or District Magistrate for further checks and confirmation.
After thorough scrutiny at the district level, the Collector forwards the approved list to the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department. The department then seeks the final approval from the Chief Minister of Odisha. Once the Chief Minister gives the green signal, the BDO issues a work order for each selected family. At this point, funds are released directly to the beneficiary’s bank account so that house construction can start without any delay.
Check Application Status & List
As per the official guidelines, the scheme application status and beneficiary list will be available on the official website of rhodisha.gov.in. You can follow the below step by step process to check your name in the beneficiaries list or track your application status.
- Visit the official RH Odisha portal at rhodisha.gov.in
- You will find a link “Beneficiary List” or “Application Status” on the homepage.
- Enter your details such as your application number or Aadhaar number to quickly see if your name is on the approved list or to check the current status of your application.
- The complete village wise beneficiaries list can be checked by selecting the District, Block and then village name.
*This is the tentative process, the application status and beneficiary list is not available on the portal as of now. We will update the exact process as soon as it is live on the portal.
Monitoring, Transparency & Social Audit of Antyodaya Gruha Yojana
The entire process of Antyodaya Gruha Yojana is monitored at multiple levels including BDO, Collector, Panchayati Raj Department, and also by the State Rural Housing Portal (rhodisha.gov.in).
Every construction stage is geo-tagged using the Ama Ghara Mobile App. There are regular social audits by OSSAAT (Odisha Society for Social Audit Accountability & Transparency) to make sure the selection and fund release are honest and fair.
FAQ’s
Who can apply for Odisha Antyodaya Gruha Yojana 2025?
Rural families in Odisha living in kutcha houses and meeting the eligibility rules.
How much money is given under the scheme?
₹1,20,000 is given in three stages, plus up to ₹20,000 extra for early completion.
Where can I check if I am selected under the beneficiary list?
You can visit the official website rhodisha.gov.in and check the beneficiary list or application status.