Tamil Nadu Green House Scheme (Ungal Thoguthiyil Indira)

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Overview & About

Free house construction scheme for homeless and kutcha house families in Tamil Nadu under CM Ungal Thoguthiyil Indira scheme.

The Green House Scheme (renamed Ungal Thoguthiyil Indira in urban areas) provides free permanent houses to homeless families and those living in kutcha (temporary) houses in Tamil Nadu. It complements the Central PMAY scheme, with the state bearing additional cost to ensure every eligible family gets a pucca house.

⚡ Key Facts

State Tamil Nadu

House Size 300+ sq ft (2 rooms + kitchen)

Cost Free (₹2,00,000+ by state)

Title In woman's name

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Benefits

Free pucca house (2 rooms + kitchen + toilet)
Plinth area: 300 sq ft minimum
Construction cost: ₹2,00,000–₹2,50,000 (fully borne by state)
Title deed in woman's name
Free electricity connection
Piped water connection

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Eligibility Criteria

Tamil Nadu resident with no pucca house
Annual family income below ₹2,00,000 (rural) / ₹3,00,000 (urban)
Must own a plot of land (even if small)
Priority: SC/ST, BPL, all-women households

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Required Documents

Aadhaar card, Land ownership documents, Income certificate, Caste certificate (for SC/ST), Ration card, No-pucca-house declaration

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How to Apply

1

Apply at local Panchayat/Corporation office

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Submit land ownership documents

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Village official verifies housing status

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Block/District selection committee approves

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Construction starts within 90 days of approval

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to own land to get a Green House? ▾

Yes, you must have land on which the house will be built. The scheme provides construction assistance, not land.

Can I apply if I have a very old thatched house? ▾

Yes, families living in kutcha/thatched houses are eligible. A field survey confirms the existing house condition.

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