Corruption and landlessness stall housing dreams in West Bengal
Apr 17, 2026
While the national housing mission promises a concrete roof for every poor family, a starkly different reality persists in the slums of West Bengal. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), the construction of houses for the poor has accelerated across the country. However, in parts of Bengal, political conflict and alleged local-level corruption have prevented many eligible families from receiving these benefits.