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Fake Beneficiary Claims and Geo‑Tagging Flaws Surface in Nagaon’s PMAY Scheme
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 01:59 PM
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Authorities in Assam’s Nagaon district have reported possible fake beneficiaries and geo‑tagging irregularities in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana housing programme.
District officials in Nagaon, Assam, have raised concerns over the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) after reports of alleged fake beneficiaries surfaced. The allegations suggest that some individuals listed as eligible for the scheme may not meet the prescribed income and ownership criteria.
The same officials highlighted discrepancies in the geo‑tagging process, which is used to verify the exact location of the plots earmarked for housing. Preliminary checks indicate that several geo‑coordinates recorded in the scheme’s database do not correspond to the actual sites, raising doubts about the authenticity of the data.
In response, the district administration has ordered a fresh verification exercise, involving on‑ground surveys and cross‑checking of beneficiary documents. Senior officers said the probe will be conducted in coordination with state housing authorities to ensure that any irregularities are rectified promptly.
The PMAY programme, aimed at providing affordable housing to low‑income families, remains a flagship initiative of the central government. The ongoing scrutiny in Nagaon underscores the need for robust monitoring mechanisms to safeguard the scheme’s objectives.
The same officials highlighted discrepancies in the geo‑tagging process, which is used to verify the exact location of the plots earmarked for housing. Preliminary checks indicate that several geo‑coordinates recorded in the scheme’s database do not correspond to the actual sites, raising doubts about the authenticity of the data.
In response, the district administration has ordered a fresh verification exercise, involving on‑ground surveys and cross‑checking of beneficiary documents. Senior officers said the probe will be conducted in coordination with state housing authorities to ensure that any irregularities are rectified promptly.
The PMAY programme, aimed at providing affordable housing to low‑income families, remains a flagship initiative of the central government. The ongoing scrutiny in Nagaon underscores the need for robust monitoring mechanisms to safeguard the scheme’s objectives.