The process to provide benefits to eligible families missed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin in Chakai block has moved to its next phase. The priority list prepared from the Awas Plus 2024 survey is now being approved through Gram Sabhas (village assemblies). The block administration has released a panchayat-wise roster for this purpose. Block Development Officer (BDO) Manish Anand has instructed all Mukhiyas, Panchayat Secretaries, and Rural Housing Assistants that the list approved by the Gram Sabha must be submitted to the block office by September 30, 2026.

The BDO explained that the Awas Plus 2024 survey was conducted under the directives of the Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj Department of the Bihar Government. The aim was to identify eligible families lacking permanent housing and who have been deprived of the scheme's benefits so far. The prepared Priority Waiting List (PWL) is now being presented to the Gram Sabhas for approval, after which it will be sent to the block office for further processing.

According to the Panchayati Raj Department, a special Gram Sabha is scheduled for September 27, the last Sunday of September, which is also Panchayat Vikas Diwas. This day is considered key for conducting Gram Sabhas in as many panchayats as possible to approve the Awas Plus priority list. The BDO has also clarified that if a Gram Sabha is not held within the stipulated time, the priority list will be deemed automatically approved. In such cases, the Panchayat Secretary must inform the BDO in writing. To ensure transparency, Gram Sabha proceedings will also be geo-tagged.

The schedule for Gram Sabhas in Chakai block has been released. On September 21, Gram Sabhas were held in Ghutwe, Chandramandih, Peterpahari, Silphari, Dadwa, Chakai, and Fariyatadih panchayats. On September 23, they are scheduled for Kiyajori, Paranchi, Saraun, Thadhi, and Ramchandradih. On September 25, Noadih, Kalyanpur, Bongi, Gajhi, and Madhopur panchayats will hold theirs. Finally, on September 27, Gram Sabhas are planned for Pojha, Dulampur, Barmoria, Bamdah, Chaufala, and Ramsinghdih panchayats.