Dr. N. RAMESHKUMAR
Associate Professor & Research Advisor File No: 150/2024-2025/ICSSR / RR/ MN/ SC PG & Research Department of History Government Arts College (A), Kumbakonam- 612002

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Rural Housing and Social Mobility: A District Level Study of PMAY-G in Tamil Nadu Dr. N. RAMESHKUMAR; Mr. T. SATHISPRABU. M.A., M.Phil. SET., Ph.D; Mr. R. VENKATESH. M.A., Ph.D
Journal of International Islamic Law, Human Right and Public Policy Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): September
Publisher : PT. Radja Intercontinental Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21853663

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Housing is a fundamental component of human development, contributing significantly to social security, economic stability, and overall quality of life. The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G), launched by the Government of India in 2016, s eeks to provide pucca houses with basic amenities to all eligible rural households, thereby improving living standards and promoting inclusive rural development. This study examines the implementation and impact of PMAY-G at the district level in Tamil Nadu, with particular emphasis on its role in enhancing social mobility among rural beneficiaries. The research analyzes district-wise patterns of housing distribution, beneficiary selection, fund utilization, and completion rates, while assessing improvements in education, health, sanitation, employment opportunities, and social status resulting from access to secure housing. The study adopts a descriptive and analytical approach, utilizing secondary data obtained from government reports, census publications, PMAY-G dashboards, and district statistical handbooks. It also explores regional disparities in implementation and identifies the administrative, financial, and socio-economic factors influencing the scheme's effectiveness across districts. The findings indicate that PMAY-G has substantially improved housing conditions and access to essential services, contributing to greater socio-economic inclusion and upward social mobility among rural households. However, variations in implementation efficiency, delays in fund disbursement, and infrastructural challenges continue to affect outcomes in certain districts.
Public Policy Effectiveness of PMAY-G in Tamil Nadu: An Assessment of Rural Housing and Social Welfare Dr. N. RAMESHKUMAR; Mr. T. SATHISPRABU. M.A., M.Phil. SET., Ph.D; Mr. R. VENKATESH. M.A., Ph.D
Journal of International Islamic Law, Human Right and Public Policy Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): September
Publisher : PT. Radja Intercontinental Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21853442

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Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) has emerged as one of India's flagship rural housing programmes, aiming to provide safe, durable, and affordable housing to economically weaker rural households while promoting inclusive and sustainable development. This study evaluates the public policy effectiveness of PMAY-G in Tamil Nadu by assessing its contribution to rural housing improvement and social welfare outcomes. The research adopts a mixed-method approach, integrating quantitative data obtained from beneficiary households with qualitative insights gathered through interviews with local officials, Panchayat representatives, and beneficiaries. The analysis focuses on key policy dimensions, including beneficiary identification, transparency in implementation, financial assistance, housing quality, infrastructure convergence, and beneficiary satisfaction. The programme has also strengthened women's empowerment by encouraging property ownership in the names of women or jointly with spouses, thereby enhancing household decision-making and economic security. Despite these achievements, the study identifies challenges related to delays in fund disbursement, rising construction costs, regional disparities in implementation, shortages of skilled labour, and limited technical support during house construction.