A key highlight was the progress under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Physical verification of eligible beneficiaries—checking housing conditions and eligibility on the ground—is currently underway and is scheduled to conclude by August 27. Once the authorised beneficiary list is submitted by the Odisha government, the first phase of house allocations under PMAY is expected to begin in September. Union Minister Chouhan lauded the Odisha government’s efficient handling of the survey and verification process. Naik reaffirmed the state’s firm commitment to ensuring that only genuine and deserving families receive the benefits of the housing scheme.