6.18 lakh PMAY-G houses approved for UP; Rabi procurement extended
On 25 June 2026 in Lucknow, the Union Rural Development Minister handed the UP Chief Minister approval for 6,18,482 pucca houses under the new phase of PMAY-Gramin. He also extended MSP procurement of wheat, gram and masoor for Rabi 2026–27 from 24 June to 8 July 2026. UP grows about 38 per cent of India’s wheat.
- Date
- 25 Jun 2026, Yojana Bhavan, Lucknow
- Houses for UP
- 6,18,482 under PMAY-G (new phase)
- New phase
- 2024–25 to 2028–29; two crore more houses nationally
- MSP buying
- wheat, gram, masoor; extended to 8 July 2026
- UP’s wheat share
- around 38% of India’s production
PMAY-G houses and MSP extension for UP: what happened?
Two approvals came together. One gives rural UP lakhs of pucca houses; the other gives farmers more days to sell at MSP. The Minister also flagged a weak monsoon and asked for crop contingency plans.
- The Union Rural Development Minister handed the UP CM approval for 6,18,482 pucca houses under the new phase of PMAY-Gramin [PIB].
- MSP procurement of wheat, gram and masoor for Rabi 2026–27 was extended from 24 June to 8 July 2026 [PIB].
What else was decided?
- MSP extension was given on UP’s request so no farmer misses MSP due to weather, late arrivals, weighing issues or mandi crowding.
- Signs of El Niño were noted; rainfall had been below normal.
- District-wise contingency plans will promote short-duration, low-water crops, with alternative crop lists based on local water and soil.
- A scientific agriculture roadmap for UP covering crop patterns, irrigation, seeds and marketing is being drafted jointly.
- The rural household survey in UP is complete; families in kutcha houses have been identified.
What can Prelims ask on PMAY-G houses and MSP extension for UP?
- PMAY-G new phase: 2024–25 to 2028–29, two crore additional houses nationally.
- UP allotted 6,18,482 houses (June 2026).
- UP: around 38 per cent of India’s wheat production.
Read all of June 2026 in the monthly UP current affairs compilation →
How to use this in Mains
- Quote the PMAY-G number for UP and the wheat share for agriculture.
Quotable data pointUP contributes around 38% of India's wheat [PIB, 25 Jun 2026].
PIB: Shivraj-Yogi meeting: 6.18 lakh rural houses approved for UP, 25 Jun 2026
Exam angle
GS-VI: rural housing and agriculture in UP. Quote 6,18,482 PMAY-G houses and UP's 38 per cent wheat share.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
The new phase of PMAY-Gramin covers the period
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB, 25 Jun 2026.
In June 2026, MSP procurement in UP was extended to 8 July for
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB, 25 Jun 2026.
Questions students ask about this
How many PMAY-G houses were approved for UP in June 2026?
6,18,482 pucca houses under the new phase of PMAY-Gramin.
Till when was Rabi MSP procurement extended in UP?
Till 8 July 2026, for wheat, gram and masoor.
What share of India's wheat does UP produce?
Around 38 per cent, as per the Union Minister.
Keep studying
Official source: PIB: Shivraj-Yogi meeting: 6.18 lakh rural houses approved for UP, 25 Jun 2026
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