Yes. Men can apply for Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMAY-G) and become beneficiaries as widowers, family heads without adult female members, or residents of kutcha or unsafe houses. This government housing scheme focuses on providing affordable rural housing to families in need, prioritizing housing deprivation rather than gender.
While the PMAY-G guidelines prefer registering the house in a woman’s name for empowerment, male-headed or male-only households receive the same housing assistance when verified through SECC / Awaas+ data and Gram Sabha assessments.
Here’s how male applicants can qualify for PM housing scheme, required documents, and see real examples of successful male PMAY-G beneficiaries under this rural housing scheme.
Note: As per PM Awas Yojana Gramin Guidelines, a beneficiary family is defined as a unit consisting of the husband, wife, and unmarried children.
PMAY-G Allotment Rules: How House Registration Is Decided
PM Awas Yojana Gramin beneficiary selection for housing allocation based on the family’s facing rural dwelling challenges.
| Category | Registration Rule |
|---|---|
| Married beneficiaries | Registered in the woman’s name or jointly with husband |
| Widower / Unmarried / Separated males | Can be the sole beneficiary |
| Transgender persons | House is registered in their name |
| Landless household | Land registered in woman’s name, exceptions allowed |
PMAY-G Male Eligibility: When Can a Man Be the Sole Beneficiary?
A male applicant becomes eligible when any of the following conditions apply:
- Widower
- Unmarried and head of the family
- legally divorced or separated
- No eligible adult female member in the household
- Transgender
- Listed under special categories such as disability or veteran families.
Documents Required for PMAY-G Male Applicants
The Gram Sabha generally accepts the following documents to confirm head of household status:
| Type of Beneficiary | Required Documents (Proof) |
|---|---|
| Single / Unmarried Male |
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| Widower |
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| Divorced / Separated Male |
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| Landless Male Beneficiary |
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| Male with Disability |
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Myths & Facts About Male PMAY-G Beneficiaries
Many applicants wrongly assume that Gramin housing schemes discourage male applicants.
In reality, housing grant applications for eligible male households are supported under the central housing initiative based on verified socio-economic criteria. The points below help clarify these misunderstandings.
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| Only women can apply for PMAY-G | Women are preferred for ownership, but men can apply if eligible and verified |
| Male applications are rejected | Rejection based on income, housing status, assets, and SECC data — not gender. |
| Single/Widowed Men Cannot Get PMAY-G Benefits | They can, if housing deprivation is proven |
Real Case Studies of Successful Male PMAY-G Beneficiaries
Below are real and policy-based examples showing how the beneficiary approval process works for man applicants under the gramin awas yojana based on SECC data, housing deprivation, and Gram Sabha verification.
Case Study 1 – Male Farmer in Tripura Approved After Policy Revision
Shri Rotluanga (PMAY-G ID: TR1317297), a farmer from Tripura, lived in a kutcha house that leaked heavily during monsoons. He applied for PMAY-G assistance in his own name after being identified as housing-deprived.
After policy updates, his case was re-evaluated and approved. Today, he lives in a safer pucca house built under government-supported home construction funds, protected from heavy rains and natural disasters.
Case Study 2 – PMAY-G Helped Abdul Rashid Build a Pucca Home in J& K
Abdul Rashid, a resident of Panchayat Kaskoot in Jammu & Kashmir, was living in a fragile mud house without basic facilities. His housing condition was verified under SECC/Awaas+ data, making him eligible for PM Gramin housing assistance.
After the sanction of his house under PMAY-G, he constructed a permanent and safe pucca home with essential amenities. His family now enjoys a healthy living environment and protection from harsh weather conditions.
What These PMAY Success Stories Show
- Rural households qualify through evidence-based eligibility checks.
- Male-led families can receive support through the beneficiary selection process.
- Long-term housing stability is achievable with targeted government housing subsidies.
- Each case reinforces policy-backed initiatives for vulnerable households in rural settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Male Apply for a PMAY-G Loan?
Yes. If additional funds are required, banks can provide loans up to ₹70,000 under PMAY-G.
Does PMAY-G Prioritize Homes Without Adult Male Members?
Yes. Under the SECC/Awaas+ automatic inclusion criteria, households with no adult male aged 16–59 or those led by a female head without an adult male member receive higher priority. This reflects vulnerability-based selection, not gender exclusion.
Why Do People Think Only Females Get PMAY-G?
The confusion arises from one guideline: The house will preferably be registered in the name of the female head of the household or jointly with the male member.
This is a preference for women’s empowerment, not a rule that excludes men.
What this actually means
- PMAY-G selects the household, not an individual.
- Male-headed families, single men, widowers, and transgender applicants are fully eligible.
- If the house is registered in a woman’s name, the entire family (including the husband) is still the beneficiary.
Conclusion
PMAY-G is a need-based rural housing scheme — not a women-only scheme. Any household, whether headed by a man, woman, or transgender person, is eligible if it lives in a kutcha or unsafe house and meets the deprivation criteria listed in SECC-2011 or Awaas+ data.
The guidelines prefer registering the house in a woman’s name for empowerment, but this is not a rule that excludes male-headed households.
If your name is on the PM Awas Yojana Gramin permanent waitlist or identified under Awaas+, you can submit documents to the Gram Panchayat and seek approval. Gender is never a barrier — verified housing need is what truly matters.