Punjab CM allocates Rs62bn for "Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar" scheme
Sets target of 40,000 loans by May; Already 5,000 citizens have benefitted from housing loans; 4,200 homes near completion across Punjab
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved Rs62 billion in funds for the "Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar" program, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Sunday.
According to the report, the initiative aims to provide affordable housing to deserving individuals, with a target of disbursing loans to 40,000 beneficiaries by May 2025.
Chairing a special meeting on the housing scheme, CM Maryam Nawaz directed officials to expedite the loan disbursement process and consider increasing the loan amount to Rs 2 million.
Maryam Nawaz emphasised that providing every citizen with a home is a fundamental right.
During the briefing, it was revealed that 5,000 citizens have already availed loans under the program, while over 4,200 homes are nearing completion.
The scheme, in collaboration with the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and the Housing and Urban Development Department, will also provide ready-made homes to underprivileged families.
CM Maryam Nawaz reiterated her commitment to ensuring that no family in Punjab remains homeless, stating, "A home is every citizen’s basic right."
Reporter: Rao Dilshad