The Government of Gujarat has launched a highly beneficial scheme for rural families: the “100 Choras Var Mafat Plot Yojana” (Free Residential Plot Scheme). Under this scheme, landless and homeless families living in rural areas can now apply for a free residential plot of 100 square yards (approximately 83.6 sq. meters) to build their own home.
This initiative aims to empower economically weaker sections by helping them own land and secure permanent housing in their native villages.
🏠 Key Features of the 100 Choras Var Mafat Plot Yojana:
- Plot Size: 100 sq. yards (approx. 840 sq. ft.)
- Cost: Absolutely FREE – No registration charges
- Target Beneficiaries: Landless BPL (Below Poverty Line) families in rural Gujarat
- Location: Plots provided within Gram Panchayat areas
- Use: Only for residential home construction
- Official Scheme Name: Gujarat Panchayat Department Free Plot Scheme
📋 Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for the free plot under this scheme, the applicant must:
- Be a resident of a rural area in Gujarat
- Belong to a BPL family
- Not own any land or residential house
- Have an annual family income as per government norms
- Be registered in the SECC 2011 or BPL list
📎 Required Documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card
- Income Certificate
- BPL Card / SECC Proof
- Proof of Residence (Village certificate)
- Affidavit stating you do not own any land
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photo
📝 How to Apply for the 100 Choras Var Plot Yojana Online:
- Visit the official Gujarat Panchayat Department website or your local Gram Panchayat office
- Click on the “Free Plot Yojana” or “100 Choras Var Plot” link
- Fill in the application form with accurate details
- Upload all necessary documents
- Submit the application online or at the taluka panchayat office
- You will receive an acknowledgment slip for tracking
- Applications are reviewed by the Taluka and District Level Committee
📅 Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: Ongoing
- Last Date to Apply: Subject to availability (check local notification)
🔎 Where to Check Application Status?
You can check your application status through:
- The Panchayat department portal
- Visiting your Gram Panchayat or Taluka office
✅ Benefits of the Mafat Plot Yojana:
- Enables the poor to build their own home
- Encourages rural stability and development
- Offers ownership rights to landless citizens
- Supports the vision of “Housing for All”
📢 Final Words:
The 100 Choras Var Mafat Plot Yojana is a life-changing opportunity for Gujarat’s rural poor. If you or someone you know meets the criteria, don’t miss this chance to secure free land and build a better future.