A special camp would be organized in the respective municipal offices of Mettupalayam, Pollachi and Valparai from August 4-8 for to apply for housing needs under Housing for all scheme of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY). This home loan interest subsidy scheme is part of the government's 'Housing for All' initiative.
Tamilnadu Slum Clearance Board in tie up with the respective municipalities are conducting the PMAY camp to enlist beneficiaries under the scheme, said District collector T.N.Hariharan.
The beneficiaries can avail benefits under following categories.
Those who have own plot can apply for 300 square feet concrete house with the subsidy of Rs.2.5 lakhs and they can build their own houses.
Those living in encroached public lands can apply for TSCB tenements with housing subsidy and the beneficiaries can also apply for bank loans with 6.5% interest to construct or buy own houses.
Public who would like to avail the benefits are advised to attend the special camp on August 4-8 at their respective municipalities.