A&N Rural Development Dept. / Ministry of Rural Development (GoI)
Benefit
₹1.30 lakh financial assistance for constructing a pucca house (island/hilly terrain rate); paid in 3–4 instalments linked to construction stages; additional ₹12,000 for toilet construction under SBM Gramin; MGNREGS convergence provides 95 days of unskilled wage support; earthquake and cyclone-resistant construction designs mandated (A&N islands in seismic zone V); free technical guidance from Block Engineer; SC/ST, widows, ex-servicemen and PwD households given priority selection