Gandhinagar | Dec 7, 2025 | SKY LINK TIMES |
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated 861 newly constructed houses for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Ahmedabad, reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to providing dignified housing for the poor.
The houses, built in the Thaltej ward of Ahmedabad by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, are equipped with modern amenities and infrastructure. The inauguration marked another milestone in the government’s push towards “Housing for All”.
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Strong Foundation for a Secure Future’: Amit Shah
Sharing images of the inauguration on social media platform X, Amit Shah said the state-of-the-art houses would serve as a strong foundation for the residents’ future.
“These amenity-rich houses constructed under PMAY will ensure a smooth and secure life for the beneficiaries,” the Home Minister said.
He reiterated that the Modi government remains fully committed to providing free and affordable housing to the poor, ensuring that every family can live with dignity and safety.
Beneficiaries Celebrate New Beginning
The atmosphere at the inauguration site was filled with joy as beneficiaries from economically weaker backgrounds expressed heartfelt gratitude to the government.
One of the beneficiaries, Nikhilesh Ben, said that the newly built houses had brought them social respect.
“The government has given us good houses and flats. This has changed our lives. I thank Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel for giving us our dream home,” she said.
Another beneficiary, Ranjeet, said his family had finally moved out of the slums.
“We never imagined we would have a permanent roof over our heads. All basic facilities like Anganwadi, Ayushman Bhawan and schools are available here,” he added.
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From Slums to Safe Homes
Beneficiary Shambhu Bhai shared that he earlier lived in unsafe and unhygienic conditions but now enjoys a secure and well-equipped home.
“All facilities have been provided inside the house. We are extremely thankful,” he said.
Nanaji Desai, another beneficiary, said that after nearly 25 years of struggle, his family finally has a permanent home.
“The quality of construction is very good. This is a dream come true for us,” he said.
PMAY’s Growing Impact in Gujarat
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana aims to provide pucca houses with essential amenities to eligible families across India. In Gujarat, thousands of EWS families have benefitted from the scheme over the years, significantly improving living standards and social security.
The newly inaugurated housing complex includes access to safe drinking water, electricity, sanitation, schools, healthcare facilities and community infrastructure, making it a complete residential ecosystem.
The event once again underlined the government’s focus on inclusive urban development and social upliftment through large-scale housing projects.
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