Udaipur, Rajasthan, India | 22nd July 2025: Aavas Financiers Ltd., a leading institution in affordable housing finance in India, recently organized the PMAY Urban 2.0 Customer Felicitation & Green Home Certificate Distribution Ceremony at Hotel Ramada, Udaipur. The event celebrated new homeowners under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) – Urban 2.0 and honored their commitment to sustainable housing by awarding Green Home Certificates.
Dignitaries Grace the Occasion
The high-profile ceremony witnessed the presence of several esteemed dignitaries from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the National Housing Bank (NHB), including:
- Shri Kuldip Narayan, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India (Board Member, NHB)
- Smt. Sarika Pradhan, Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim (Board Member, NHB)
- Shri Sanjay Shukla, Managing Director, National Housing Bank
- Shri Prabhanjan Mohapatra, Board Member, National Housing Bank
- Senior NHB officials
Supporting Housing for All and Green Living
This event aligns with Aavas Financiers’ core mission to advance the “Housing for All” vision by extending formal housing loans to underserved and unbanked segments in Tier 2 to Tier 4 cities. The company also emphasized its ongoing focus on green building practices through its Green Home Certification initiative.
Shri Kuldip Narayan, speaking at the event, praised Aavas’ sustainability drive and described the Green Home initiative as a replicable model. He emphasized the importance of community awareness, urging citizens to “each one, teach one” about the environmental and financial benefits of green housing.
Shri Sanjay Shukla reiterated that homeownership is a fundamental need and a lifelong dream for many Indian families. He advocated for promoting green housing as a way to lower energy costs, support environmental sustainability, and improve quality of life.
Aavas Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable, Affordable Housing
Shri Sachinder Bhinder, Managing Director & CEO of Aavas Financiers Ltd., expressed pride in contributing to India’s flagship PMAY Urban 2.0 scheme and helping thousands of families achieve their dream of homeownership:
“We are honored to support this nation-building initiative and are proud to recognize our customers’ eco-conscious choices. The Green Home Certificates reflect our vision for a sustainable future and affordable housing for every Indian.”
Encouraging Environmentally Responsible Homeownership
The Green Home Certificate Distribution initiative aims to promote energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and raise awareness about sustainable housing options in India. Through this effort, Aavas Financiers not only supports affordable housing but also empowers homeowners to make eco-friendly choices for a better tomorrow.
