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Chief Minister's Building and Other Construction Workers Housing (Rural) Scheme

Launched in 2013, the "Chief Minister's Building and Other Construction Workers Housing (Rural) Scheme" provides permanent houses to registered construction workers in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Madhya Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- The Board reimburses a minimum loan grant of ₹50,000 to the beneficiary. | - The Banks may approve an additional loan of up to ₹30,000 based on repayment capacity, with no role for the State Government. | - The grant is limited to ₹50,000 per case. | NOTE:*** The Board provides the grant to District Labour Offices, which distribute it to banks based on approved loan cases.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.; The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.; The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.; The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days during the preceding 12 months.; The registration of the applicant should be renewed annually.; The applicant should not fulfil the eligibility criteria for housing grants under Indira Awas Yojana or Chief Minister Antyodaya Awas Yojana.; The applicant should have a family with a maximum of three hectares of agricultural land.; The applicant's family's maximum income from all sources should be up to ₹3 lakh per annum.; The applicant should have sufficient land available for house construction, as mentioned in clause 6 above.; The applicant should be eligible to receive land for housing from the government.; The applicant should be willing to construct a house on agricultural land owned by them.; The applicant should be eligible to obtain a landholder certificate in the village population.; The applicant should agree to obtain a bank loan for constructing a house with a 225 sq. ft. plinth area in the prescribed layout and provide their own contribution in the form of labour/material/inclusion.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the Chief Minister's Building and Other Construction Workers Housing (Rural) Scheme?

A scheme launched in 2013 to provide permanent houses to registered construction workers in rural Madhya Pradesh who are homeless or live in kutcha/semi-pucca houses.

Who is eligible for registration as a Building/Construction Worker?

The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh, aged between 18 and 60 years, and have worked in construction for at least 90 days in the past 12 months.

How can I register as a Building/Construction Worker?

The applicant must apply for registration with the relevant authorities, and the registration must be renewed annually.

Is this scheme applicable in urban areas?

No, the scheme is only applicable in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh, excluding urban and Nazul outer areas.

What are the eligibility criteria for the welfare housing scheme?

The applicant must not be eligible for housing grants under the Indira Awas Yojana or Chief Minister Antyodaya Awas Yojana.

What is the maximum agricultural land limit for eligibility?

The applicant's family should own no more than three hectares of agricultural land.

What is the income limit for eligibility?

The applicant's family income from all sources should not exceed [?]3 lakh per annum.

Can I build a house on my agricultural land?

Yes, the applicant must be willing to construct a house on their own agricultural land.

Do I need land to construct the house?

Yes, the applicant should have sufficient land available for house construction and should be eligible to receive government land for housing.