What is GPRA: How to Apply on e-Sampada Portal Online And Eligibility

For all Central Government employees, the Central Government allots housing accommodation at affordable rates to eligible individuals through GPRA (General Pool Residential Accommodation). You can apply for this scheme through e-Sampada portal launched by the Housing Ministry. 

If you want to apply for GPRA, know the eligibility criteria, how to apply through e-SAMPADA portal online, the GPRA allotment procedure and guidelines and the list of GPRA cities. Read on!

What is GPRA?

The Central Government introduced GPRA (General Pool Residential Accommodation) for the Central Government employees to avail of affordable housing. When an individual moves to a new city temporarily for his/her job, it is often hard for them to find an affordable accommodation. Moreover, depending on the city, the standard of lifestyle varies, and the cost of essentials varies. Therefore, finding a proper house in a new city that suits your financial capacity is quite troublesome. The GPRA solves this problem.

GPRA allows individuals to get placed in a pool of accommodations as per their eligibility and vacancies. If one is eligible for this scheme, he/she can apply for housing temporarily. Now that you know what GPRA is, you should also know about the eligibility before you apply.

Eligibility Criteria for GPRA

Following are the eligibility parameters of GPRA that one must meet to enjoy the provisions available under this scheme:

• This scheme is available for those who reside within NCT boundaries. However, it is essential to note that their residences and locations need to be authorised by the cabinet committee on the accommodation.
• The benefits of this scheme are also available for individuals possessing a departmental residential accommodation pool.
• It is also available for other applicants working in government offices that are not within Delhi. The application proposals need to be sanctioned by CCA and passed on to the Directorate with the approval of Joint Secretary. They also have to submit information such as office status and if they are eligible for residential accommodation from other pools.
• To avail the benefits of GPRA, one needs to submit a certificate from the department that states no junior to the applicant has received allotment from the concerned department.
• Any document that does not state any of the aforementioned criteria is not accepted.

How to apply for GPRA on e-SAMPADA Portal?

After the form is accepted, it will be listed on the following month’s waiting list for eligible types of accommodations. Once the accommodation allotment takes place, the eligible applicants will receive the allotments. Then, they will have to submit his/her acceptance letter within a span of 8 days.

Besides, one can also download e-Sampada mobile app available on the Play Store for individuals to use the estate directorate services. By downloading the app and registering to the portal, one can avail the necessary services under this scheme.

Also Read: 7 Affordable Housing Schemes in India: Benefits And Eligibility

Allotment Procedure of GPRA

Here is the step-by-step guide on the allotment process of GPRA:

Step 1: To apply for this scheme, an applicant needs to be on the waiting list for a particular type of accommodation

Step 2: This unified waiting list comes with names of everyone who are applying for GPRA, along with individuals who are waiting for initial allotment and those who want to change their accommodations

Step 3: These allotments take place depending on the date, seniority and priority. 

GPRA Guidelines for Allotment

Here are the guidelines for allotment of GPRA guidelines:

• There are approximately 70 Type VII accommodations in New Delhi. It is only applicable to the Indian Government secretaries. It is known as the secretary’s pool.
• There are multiple accommodations for officers working on the basis of tenure, such as IPS and IAS.
• The directorate also allots few accommodations for female officers in the Indian government. They can be either married or single. These units constitute a lady officer’s pool.
• Journalists and cameramen receive around 100 accommodations. These units have been allocated based on recommendations of Information and Broadcasting Ministry. Working people who belong to category I have a monthly income of around Rs.20,000, and can avail Type IV housing units. Similarly, individuals with a monthly income of Rs.20,000-Rs.40,000 belong to category-II. They can go for Type-IV accommodation.
• Approximately 40 units are reserved for the artists. This allotment is based on the recommendations from the Ministry of Culture.
• The Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) offers many housing schemes for Non-All India Service Officers working under a central deputation.

List of Cities under GPRA Allotment

Here is the list of zone-wise cities where this GPRA scheme is available:

• North: Dehradun, Srinagar, Chandigarh, Shimla, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad
• West: Pune, Jaipur, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur
• North-east: Agartala, Kohima, Siliguri, Gangtok, Imphal, Silchar, Shillong, Guwahati
• East: Patna, Kolkata
• South: Bangalore, Mysore, Hyderabad, Port Blair, Chennai, Calicut

Also Read: Avail A Personal Loan For Government Employees In Few Easy Steps

Final Word

GPRA helps Central Government employees get affordable accommodation in many cities across India. Check your eligibility and apply for it on the e-Sampada portal. Follow the steps as mentioned above. However, if you are not eligible for GPRA, you can apply for a home loan of up to Rs. 10 crore at affordable rates starting from 6.71% from Navi. Download the Navi App on Android or iOS for a hassle-free and fast home loan approval.

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