UP: 11 Women Elope With Lovers Using Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Money

Eleven women in Uttar Pradesh misused the money provided under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna, as they took the amount and eloped with their lovers. As per reports, 2,350 people, hailing from UP's Thuthibari, Sheetlapur, Chatia, Ramnagar, Bakul Diha, Khasra, Kishunpur and Medhauli, received the first instalment under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Out of the two thousand beneficiaries, many have already completed the construction of their house. On the other hand, 11 women in UP took away the first instalment and eloped with their lovers. The first instalment included Rs 40,000 each. 

The misuse of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

As per reports, 11 women have misused the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in UP alone. They took the first instalment provided by the scheme and eloped with their lovers. Cases like these have created controversy across the country. The husbands who have been deceived by their wives reported complaints about the issue to the officials. 

The way the scheme of Pradhan Mantri Yojana is being misused is raising concerns. Therefore, the department has been alarmed by the misuse and has decided to stop giving the second instalment to people. The misuse is happening although the scheme has a provision of taking away the money if any discrepancies are detected. 

Not only the beneficiaries are misusing the scheme, but the authorities responsible for implementing the scheme are also committing corruption. According to a report, in Mainpat of Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, 900 beneficiaries were defrauded by the authorities which took away about nine crore rupees allotted for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. 

What is Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana?

As per the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, people from lower financial status like the poor and middle-class are provided assistance so that they can build a permanent house. The government provides a fund of Rs 2.5 lakh based on the financial condition of the beneficiaries.