Ramai Awas Yojana 2026 � SC/Neo-Buddhist Housing Scheme Maharashtra: Up to ₹2.50 Lakh

The Ramai Awas Yojana is Maharashtra's flagship housing scheme for SC (Scheduled Caste) and Neo-Buddhist families. Administered by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department (SJSA), it provides financial assistance ranging from ₹1.32 lakh to ₹2.50 lakh for house construction, depending on the area. An additional ₹12,000 is given for toilet construction.

Financial Assistance by Area

Area Type	Assistance Amount
Rural Areas	₹1,32,000 (includes ₹12,000 for toilet)
Hilly / Naxal-Affected Areas	₹1,42,000
Nagar Parishad / Municipal Council	₹2,50,000
Municipal Corporation (Mahanagarpalika)	₹2,50,000

Eligibility Conditions

• SC or Neo-Buddhist category � Maharashtra resident for at least 15 years
• Only one beneficiary per family
• Must own land or a temporary house � no pucca house currently owned
• Must not have taken any other government housing scheme benefit previously
• Annual income within prescribed limits (rural/urban caps)
• Aadhaar-linked bank account mandatory for DBT

पात्रता (मराठी)

• अनुसूचित जाती किंवा नव-बौद्ध प्रवर्गातील, महाराष्ट्रात किमान १५ वर्षांचे रहिवाशी
• कुटुंबात फक्त एकाच व्यक्तीला लाभ
• जमीन किंवा तात्पुरते घर असणे � पक्के घर नसणे
• इतर शासकीय आवास योजनेचा लाभ न घेतलेला असणे
• आधार लिंक बँक खाते अनिवार्य

Documents Required (आवश्यक कागदपत्रे)

• Aadhaar Card (आधार कार्ड)
• SC/Neo-Buddhist Caste Certificate (जात प्रमाणपत्र)
• 15-year Maharashtra residency proof (रहिवाशी प्रमाणपत्र)
• 7/12 land extract or land ownership document (७/१२ उतारा)
• Income certificate (उत्पन्नाचा दाखला)
• Bank passbook � Aadhaar-linked (बँक पासबुक)
• Declaration of no previous housing scheme benefit
• Passport-size photograph

How to Apply

1. Visit sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in and download the Ramai Awas Yojana application form
2. Fill in all details carefully � personal, land, family, and income information
3. Attach all required documents
4. Submit at your Taluka Social Welfare Office or District Collector's Office
5. Tahsildar verifies your application and recommends to Social Welfare Officer
6. On approval, first instalment credited to Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT
7. House must be completed within the stipulated period to receive remaining instalments

रमाई आवास योजनेसाठी अर्ज (मराठी)

sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in वरून अर्ज फॉर्म डाउनलोड करा, जात प्रमाणपत्र, ७/१२, उत्पन्नाचा दाखला, आधार जोडून तालुका समाज कल्याण कार्यालयात सादर करा. मंजुरीनंतर पहिला हप्ता DBT द्वारे बँक खात्यात जमा होतो.

Contact / Helpline

Social Justice Department Helpline: 1800-120-8040 (toll-free)
Portal: sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in