Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Odisha secured the top position in India for achieving the highest number of housing completions under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0). The state consistently maintained the number one rank from March 2025 to March 2026 for urban housing completion performance. Under the scheme’s second phase, more than 24,000 houses were sanctioned in Odisha, with a large number successfully geo-tagged and several thousand units under active construction. The initiative is managed by the Housing and Urban Development Department in coordination with Urban Local Bodies. PMAY-U aims to provide durable and affordable housing to eligible urban households across the country.