If you live in Maharashtra and belong to the Scheduled Caste or Neo-Buddhist community, you may have heard about the Ramai Awas Yojana. This scheme is run by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department (SJSA), Government of Maharashtra to provide permanent houses to families who don’t have a proper home.

Ramai Awas Yojana Maharashtra 2025 – government housing scheme details on eligibility, benefits, and financial assistance for SC and Neo-Buddhist families.

Is the Scheme Still Active in 2025?

Yes.

The Ramai Awas Yojana is still active in 2025. The official SJSA website shows recent updates, and the scheme is also mentioned in the Maharashtra State Housing Policy 2025. So, if you are eligible, you can still apply.

What the Scheme Offers

The government provides financial support to eligible families for building a pucca house, which also includes assistance for toilet construction. The amount of financial aid depends on the location:

  • Rural Areas: Around ₹1.32 lakh
  • Hilly or Naxal-affected Rural Areas: Around ₹1.42 lakh
  • Urban Areas: Up to ₹2.50 lakh

This initiative ensures that families in need can have a permanent, safe, and hygienic living space with proper sanitation facilities.

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

To apply for the Ramai Awas Yojana, applicants must meet the following conditions:

  • Community Requirement: Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Neo-Buddhist community.
  • Residential Proof: Should be a resident of Maharashtra for at least 15 years.
  • Housing Condition: Must have a kutcha house or own land, but should not have received a house under any other government housing scheme.
  • Income Limit:
    • Rural areas – Family income up to ₹1.20 lakh per year.
    • Urban areas – Family income up to ₹3 lakh per year.
  • Family Restriction: Only one person per family can apply.

Documents Required

When applying, you’ll need:

  • Caste certificate
  • Income certificate
  • Proof of land / kutcha house (7/12 extract or property papers)
  • Residence proof (ration card, Aadhaar, voter ID, etc.)
  • Utility bills or property tax receipts

How to Apply for Ramai Awas Yojana

The application process is straightforward:

1. Get the form –

From the SJSA website or local Gram Panchayat / Municipal office.

2. Fill in details

Fill in details and attach documents.

3. Submit the form –

Rural applicants submit at the Gram Panchayat; urban applicants submit at the Municipal office.

4. Selection –

◙ In villages, the Gram Sabha and Zilla Parishad committees select the beneficiaries.
◙ In cities, selection happens through committees led by the Municipal Commissioner or Collector.

5. Funds released –

Once approved, the grant is transferred directly to your bank account in stages.

How to Check Ramai Awas Yojana Beneficiary List 2025

  1. Visit the official website: https://pmayg.dord.gov.in/netiay/AdvanceSearch.aspx
  2. From the State dropdown, select Maharashtra.
  3. Choose your District, Block, and Panchayat.
  4. Under Scheme Name, select Ramai Awas Yojna for SC.
  5. Select Financial Year → e.g., 2024–2025.
  6. Enter any one of the following for faster search (optional):
    • Beneficiary Name
    • BPL Number
    • Father/Husband Name
    • Sanction Order Number
    • Account Number
  7. Click on the Search button.
  8. The list of beneficiaries will appear with details like:
    • Beneficiary ID
    • Name
    • BPL Number
    • Father/Husband’s Name
    • House Status (e.g., House Sanctioned)
    • Sanction Number
    • Amount Released (if applicable)

👉 You can download or print this list for your records.

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  • If your internet is slow, just enter your Name + District → it’s the fastest way.
  • You can download the list in PDF format and keep it for records.
  • Use the Financial Year filter to check lists from 2010 onwards till 2025.

Where to Check Official Updates

👉 Official Website: Ramai Awas Yojana – SJSA Maharashtra

Always confirm details with your local Panchayat Samiti, Nagar Parishad, or Zilla Parishad office because procedures may slightly vary by district.

Final Words

The Ramai Awas Yojana continues in 2025 and is helping thousands of SC and Neo-Buddhist families in Maharashtra build their own homes. If you are eligible, gather your documents and apply through the official channel.

This is a government-backed scheme, so don’t trust unofficial agents or websites. Always use the official SJSA portal or your local authority.

Official Sources

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