KAMJONG: Frustration among beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) scheme has intensified in Kamjong district, where villagers staged a sit-in protest on Thursday at Ningthi village, alleging prolonged delays and irregularities in the disbursement of housing funds.
The protestors claimed that since 2022, only the first installment under the scheme has been released, despite many beneficiaries having already completed construction of their houses. According to them, the remaining installments have not been credited even after repeated follow-ups with authorities.
“We have completed all our house construction, but the second installment has not been released,” said M Shimray, one of the beneficiaries during the protest.
Adding to their grievances, villagers alleged that shortly after receiving the initial installment, they were made to pay ₹3,000 each. Later, an additional ₹500 each was allegedly collected from them under the pretext of facilitating the release of pending funds. Despite these payments, beneficiaries claim that no further installments have been disbursed.
Due to the delay, many families reported borrowing money from private lenders and self-help groups to complete construction, leaving them burdened with mounting debts and financial stress.
In response to the situation, a formal representation has been submitted to the Deputy Commissioner of Kamjong and the Chief Minister on 12/03/2026, urging immediate intervention. The letter highlights the hardship faced by beneficiaries and calls for urgent release of pending funds.
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According to official communication from the Sub-Divisional Officer/Block Development Officer (SDO/BDO) of Kamjong to the Deputy Commissioner requesting to furnish documents under section 6 of the RTI Act 2005 on November 2025. It is mentioned that no bills are pending for completed houses under PMAY-G, and all funds are disbursed directly to beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The official statement further noted that out of 413 PMAY-G beneficiaries in Kamjong T.D. Block, 223 have completed their houses and received final installments, while 190 houses remain under construction with 61 at plinth level and 129 at lintel level.
Authorities also stated that no formal complaints had been received regarding non-payment issues.
However, protestors have disputed these claims, pointing to their completed houses and alleging discrepancies in official records. They have submitted GPS-tagged photographs as proof of construction and are demanding a transparent inquiry into the matter.
The situation underscores growing concerns about implementation gaps in rural housing schemes and raises questions about accountability and ground-level monitoring in the district. As tensions persist, beneficiaries say they will continue their protest until their dues are cleared and the alleged irregularities are addressed.