Odisha govt has a scheme for people affected by miningWho is eligible? Financial assistanceRs 1.20 lakh in non-IAP districtsRs 1.30 lakh in IAP districtsIncentive for early completionHow are beneficiaries selected? Key takeawayThe Odisha government’s Pucca Ghar Yojana (Mining) is aimed at providing permanent homes to eligible households living in kutcha houses in areas affected by mining activities. The government uses these records to verify eligibility and process the housing assistance.Registration can be done online through the Rural Housing Odisha website. It provides up to ₹1.30 lakh towards construction of a pucca house, with additional support for toilets, MGNREGS wages, water, electricity and other basic services.The scheme is specifically designed for eligible kutcha households in 36 blocks across nine mining-affected districts, rather than being a general housing scheme available across Odisha.