The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned a total amount of Rs. 1666.67 lakh by way of the second instalment in the current financial year to construct houses targeted for the year 2018-19 under the Pradhan Mantri Avas Yojna-Rural (PMAY-R). The sanctioned amount includes Rs. 1000 lakh as central share and Rs. 666.67 lakh as the state's matching share. The amount has been kept at disposal of the Rural Development Commissioner.

A government order has been issued in this regard by the Rural Development Department. It has been stated in the order that the sanctioned amount should not be spent on any other head other than the head for which it has been sanctioned.