New Delhi: Everyone dreams of owning a luxurious home. Often, due to limited financial means, people are unable to purchase a lavish bungalow; however, there is no longer any need to worry. We are here to present you with an option to purchase a flat at an affordable price—a process for which applications are currently being accepted at a rapid pace.
The Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) is making the dream of owning a flat a reality under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PM Awas Yojana). The KDA has invited applications for the allotment of 205 vacant flats. Moreover, if you haven’t applied yet, do not worry; the deadline for submitting applications has been extended. Interested applicants can conveniently apply for a flat until May 2, 2026, provided they familiarise themselves with the necessary details. Previously, the application deadline was April 17, 2026, but it has now been extended by 17 days. Those planning to purchase a flat can now apply with ease.
key highlights
Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), implemented by Kanpur Development Authority (KDA).
- Total Flats Available: 205 vacant flats.
- Extended Deadline: May 2, 2026 (previously April 17, 2026 – extended by 17 days).
- Application Form Availability: All branches of HDFC Bank (forms are not distributed at the Motijheel campus, but submissions can be made there).
- Registration Fee: ₹5,000.
- Selection Process: Lottery system after document verification.
- Maximum Flats Location: Mahavir Nagar – 139 units.
- Other Flat Locations: Bhagirathi-Janhvi Colony (24 flats), Sakrapur (12 flats).
- Beneficiary Payment (after ₹2.50 lakh central + state subsidy):
- Flats in Mahavir Nagar, Bhagirathi-Janhvi Colony, Sakrapur → ₹3.63 lakh.
- Ramganga Enclave (20 plots) → ₹5.06 lakh.
- Built-up Area (circle rate area): Up to 23.27 square meters.
- Reservation Quotas: Separate allocations for Scheduled Castes, Other Backwards Classes, and the General Category.
- Mahavir Nagar has the highest General Category plots (73).
Where to Purchase Application Forms?
According to the Kanpur Development Authority, application forms for the flats are available at all branches of HDFC Bank. Applicants can visit a branch to purchase the form and subsequently submit their application. The completed forms can be deposited directly at the bank branches. Additionally, facilities for submitting applications have also been provided at the Motijheel campus; however, forms will not be distributed at this location.
As per the KDA, interested applicants should complete the application process within the stipulated time frame to avail themselves of the benefits of affordable housing under the PM Awas Yojana. A registration fee of ₹5,000 is required to be deposited. Following the verification of documents, the selection process for eligible candidates will be conducted through a lottery system.
Where are the Highest Number of Flats Located?
According to the advertisement issued by the Kanpur Development Authority, the highest number of flats—139 units—are located in Mahavir Nagar. There are 24 flats in the Bhagirathi-Janhvi Colony and 12 flats in Sakrapur. The built-up area (circle rate area) of the flats constructed in these locations extends up to 23.27 square meters. Furthermore, after accounting for the subsidies provided by the Central and State governments (amounting to ₹2.50 lakh), the beneficiary will be required to pay only ₹3.63 lakh.
There are 20 plots available in Ramganga Enclave. After the government subsidy, the beneficiary will have to pay ₹5.06 lakh. Under the reservation system, the KDA has allocated specific quotas for the Scheduled Castes, Other Backwards Classes, and the General Category. The highest number of plots is available under the Mahavir Nagar scheme; here, 73 plots have been designated for the General Category.
