BY FAISAL MUNIR / DNA
LAHORE: The Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Qudsia Batool Zia lauded Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s pioneering initiatives, particularly the groundbreaking ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ ambitious project which aims to provide affordable housing to low-income families, exemplifying Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s dedication to addressing Punjab’s homeless population. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to public welfare, particularly in health, education, and job creation.
Member of Provincial Assembly Qudsia Batool distributed certificates among beneficiaries of tehsil Tandlianwala who qualified for loans under the ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ programme at the Assistant Commissioner office. The Assistant Commissioner Ms Azka Sahar and others were also present on this occasion.
She said that in a significant move to provide housing for low-income families, the Punjab government has completed the first installment payment to applicants under the “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” program, a vision championed by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
She said that there would be a draw-through ballot every month and the project, which has a budget of Rs 700 billion, aims to provide loans for building houses, allowing thousands of families to have their own homes. She informed that The Punjab government will give loans to the owners of one to five marla of land in the cities and 10 marla in villages.
MPA Qudsia Batool said that Rs 700 billion ‘Apni Chat Apna Ghar’ programme was a gift by the CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif for the homeless people of the Punjab province. Under the “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” program, successful applicants can now begin the construction of their homes with the first installment transferred to their accounts. The scheme is expected to provide a much-needed boost to housing for countless families across the province. This year alone, we will provide loans for 100,000 homes, all interest-free, to be repaid over nine years, She added.
Qudsia Batool, further said that Maryam Nawaz Sharif as the Chief Minister of Punjab is running the province of Punjab in the best way. Maryam Nawaz will prove to be a good and capable Chief Minister. The vision of Muslim League (N) is to serve the nation. Will continue the tradition of public service. She said that equal attention is being given to health, education, infrastructure, law and order, agriculture, information technology and all other sectors in Punjab. Efforts will be made day and night to develop the country and provide relief to the people.
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