Chief Minister’s Jan Awas Yojana 2015 or the Mukhyamantri Jan Awas Yojana 2015

Affordable Housing Scheme of Rajasthan Government

To achieve the goal of ‘Affordable Housing for All’, the government of Rajasthan launched the Chief Minister’s Jan Awas Yojana 2015, which is also known as the Mukhyamantri Jan Awas Yojana 2015. This policy was prepared by the Urban Department and Housing Department to provide affordable and quality houses for all, including the economically weak sections (EWS) and low income groups (LIG) of society.

Goals of Chief Minister’s Jan Awas Yojana

1. To create EWS/LIG housing stock
2. To encourage private developers and attract investment for construction of affordable houses for EWS/LIG sections of the society by giving incentives to the private developers
3. To identify land for affordable housing and to motivate government agencies and private developers to take up construction of Affordable Housing
4. Fast track approval for private developers to speed up the process of construction

Eligibility for Beneficiaries/Applicants for EWS/LIG Categories

In order to apply for affordable housing, the applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. The maximum annual income of applicants should be as follows or as per guidelines issued by the state government from time to time:

Income Group	Maximum Annual Income
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	up to Rs.1,50,000/-
Lower Income Groups (LIG)	from Rs.1,50,000/- to 3,00,000/-

2. 
   If you are a salaried individual, you will need an income certificate certified by concerned Employer and if you are self-employed, you need to get your income certificate certified by Tehsildar/Municipal Officers/S.D.O. or any State official authorized by the State Government or self-attested income and residence certificate/affidavit duly notarized.

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