Speaking about Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY), Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on July 03 said that the government has approved 5 Marlas of land to each landless PMAY (G) beneficiary. “Earlier, there was no provision to provide land to landless people by the government. PM Modi had decided that every poor should have his/her own house. After discussion, we decided that the poor who are eligible for PMAY will be given 5 Marlas of land. PM Modi believes that the poors have the first right over a country's resources,” said Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), which was launched in 2015 is bridging the urban housing shortage among the lower income group (LIG) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category and providing affordable housing to eligible urban households. As per the Ministry, between 2004 and 2014, only 8.04 lakh houses were completed. While, 2015 onwards, more than 74 lakh houses have been constructed (by May 24, 2023). There has been a significant growth in central assistance, which was only Rs 0.20 lakh during the period 2004-2014, and now stands at Rs 2.01 lakh crores.