Urban Local Bodies Kashmir (Municipal Committee Hajin)
The Municipal Committee Hajin is an important local self-government institution established under the Jammu & Kashmir Municipal Act. It is responsible for the civic administration, development, and governance of Hajin town, which is located in the Bandipora district of Jammu & Kashmir. The committee plays a pivotal role in ensuring proper urban planning, sanitation, provision of essential services, and implementation of government schemes aimed at improving the quality of life of the residents.
The primary functions of the Municipal Committee Hajin include maintenance of public infrastructure such as roads, street lighting, water supply, and drainage systems, as well as regulation of building construction, collection of local taxes, and management of solid waste. It also acts as a key platform for local representation, where elected councillors address the concerns of the public and work towards the socio-economic development of the town.
With a focus on transparency, accountability, and participatory governance, the Municipal Committee Hajin strives to deliver effective civic services and implement developmental projects in alignment with the broader goals of sustainable urban development and improved living standards.
Functioning of the department
| S.No. | Name of the scheme | Component and brief description | Eligibility | Procedure | Where/how to apply for the scheme | Beneficiaries benefited under the scheme |
| 1. | Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) | PMAY-1.0 (BLC Component): Financial assistance to EWS families to construct new pucca houses on their own land. | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) with annual income up to ₹3.0 lakh
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Apply through Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) or Municipal Committee Hajin Submit Aadhaar, income proof, land ownership documents. Geo-tagging and verification by ULBs. | Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 1.0 | 730 |
| PMAY-2.0:
1. Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) 2. Affordable Housing In Partnerships (AHP) 3. Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) 4. Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS)
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1. Economically Weaker Section (EWS) with annual income up to ₹3.0 lakh (Family belonging to EWS/LIG/MIG category, living in U areas having no pucca house anywhere in the country are eligible to purchase or construct a house under PMAU-U-2.0
2. EWS beneficiary to purchase/avail allotted houses in Apartment projects by public/private sector agencies 3. Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) is an initiative under India’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0), designed to provide decent and dignified rental housing to the urban poor, including migrant workers and the industrial workforce. 4. The Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS) Financial subsidy for housing loans taken to buy or build houses. |
Procedure 2.0 urban” refers to the application procedure for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0), India’s housing scheme for urban poor and middle-class families, which was launched for 2024-2029. To apply, visit the official PMAY-U 2.0 website to register, select one of the four implementation verticals (Beneficiary Led Construction, Affordable Housing in Partnership, Affordable Rental Housing, or Interest Subsidy Scheme), and then proceed with the application after carefully reading the instructions and providing necessary documents. | Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0), | 01 | ||
| 2 | PM SVANidhi | The PM SVANidhi scheme is a central sector micro-credit initiative by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) that provides collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors. Key components include a first loan of up to ₹10,000, with higher subsequent loans of ₹20,000 and ₹50,000, an interest subsidy of 7% on timely repayment, and a cashback incentive for digital transactions to promote financial inclusion and formalize the street vendor sector. | To be eligible for the PM SVANidhi Yojana, you must be a street vendor operating in an urban local body (ULB) and possess a Certificate of Vending (CoV)/Identity Card (ID), or a Letter of Recommendation (LoR) from the ULB/Town Vending Committee (TVC) if you were left out of the survey or started vending after it concluded. Eligibility also extends to vendors from peri-urban/rural areas vending within ULB limits, provided they have an LoR | o apply for the PM SVANidhi scheme, visit the official portal, pmsvanidhi.mohua.gov.in, and submit an online application with your basic details, vendor category, and a mandatory Survey Reference Number (SRN). You will then need to upload supporting documents, such as your Aadhaar and bank account details, and await approval and loan disbursal. | pmsvanidhi.mohua.gov.in, | 84 |
Name & Designation of Head of the Department
Executive Officer