The chief minister approved the scheme while presiding over a meeting in Lahore to review the ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ program.
Speaking on the occasion, Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that the scheme would be initiated by the Christian community, adding that 666 plots will be allotted to deserving citizens.
The meeting was informed that under the “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” project, the first installment of loans has been disbursed to nine hundred and twenty-seven applicants.
It also approved gifting furniture and other essentials for the first five homes completed under the project.
The “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” program is the first major interest-free housing project in the country’s history.
Earlier in October, the Punjab government started cheque distribution among eligible families to construct their houses under the program.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz attended the cheque distribution ceremony of the ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ program as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Maryam Nawaz said that She said that the Punjab government is fulfilling the dream of Nawaz Sharif by enabling the needy persons to build their own houses. Maryam Nawaz said that around 500,000 applications were received for the program.
Maryam Nawaz shares an update on the ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ program
She said that under the scheme, the needy people will be given a loan of up to Rs 1.5 million. She said that there would be a draw-through ballot every month.
Rural areas: Loans up to PKR 1.5 million for houses up to 10 marlas, repayable in monthly installments of PKR 14,000.
Urban areas: Loans up to PKR 1.5 million for houses up to 5 marlas, repayable in monthly installments of PKR 14,000.
Major cities: Construction of four-story flats on government land, to be allocated through a lottery system and provided in easy installments.
Additionally, private housing schemes offer homes ranging from 3 to 5 marlas, with the government providing a subsidy of up to PKR 1 million per house.
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