RAWALPINDI
\nChief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif turned the grief of Kahna tragedy into a solid commitment to make Punjab\u2019s homes safe; as she has decided to launch \u201cApna Ghar, Mahfooz Ghar\u201d programme to prevent tragedies like Kahna.
\nShe noted that after Kahna incident, neither a fake committee was formed nor was the file buried, rather a straight decision was taken and relief was provided straight to the bereaved families.
\nShe said that with the success of \u2018Apni Chhat Apna Ghar,\u2019 a new chapter has begun in the history of Punjab, as over 100,000 homes have been built across the province; and now existing homes will be made safe. She added that scope of \u201cApni Chhat, Apna Ghar\u201d programme has been further expanded, as 02 new categories have been introduced under \u2018Apna Ghar, Mahfooz Ghar\u2019 programme, under which Rs. 5 lakh will be given for renovation of dilapidated houses with weak roofs and damaged structures; and Rs. 10 lakh will be given on interest-free easy instalments for construction of a new building storey or additional floor.
\nChief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired an important meeting on \u2018Apni Chhat Apna Ghar\u2019 and \u2018Apni Zameen Apna Ghar\u2019 programmes; in which she was presented a report on the remarkable success of \u2018Punjab Pakistan Pavilion\u2019 in Baku; and a special documentary in this regard was screened.
\nShe noted that under \u2018Apni Chhat Apna Ghar\u2019 programme, loans on interest-free easy instalments have been approved for over 180,000 homeless families, while loans have been provided to 170,000 families.
\nAuthorities concerned briefed her that Rs. 217.8 billion have been released, while 134,343 homes have been completed across Punjab under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif\u2019s \u2018Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar\u2019 programme; while 27,000 other homes under the scheme are in the final stages of completion across Punjab. They said that applications have been received from over 1,278,000 homeless families across Punjab.
\nChief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the relevant authorities that second category of \u2018Apni Chhat Apna Ghar\u2019 is released for the public within three days; as in times of crisis, it is not statements but visible actions that constitute good governance. She approved a proposal for constructing an additional floor with a new category of Rs. 10 lakh, and a proposal for Rs. 5 lakh for repairing dilapidated or worn-out roofs.
\nRelevant authorities briefed her that under \u201cApni Zameen Apna Ghar\u201d (Own Land, Own Home) scheme, 2,000 plots were given in 23 districts; and a report was presented on rehabilitation and development works in the areas under \u201cApni Zameen Apna Ghar\u201d scheme. She said that the 2,000 homeless families who were given free plots by the government will now also be given loans to build homes.
\nShe directed the relevant authorities that easy loans for building homes be made even more easier. She added that those whose homes are dilapidated or have weak roofs, Punjab Government will assist in making them safe and better.
\nShe highlighted that \u2018Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar\u2019 and all associated programmes are Punjab Government\u2019s flagship projects, and she will not tolerate any negligence; as no burden should be placed on the poor, nor should there be any change in the loan acquisition regulations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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